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Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia TX vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Defy X Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) 22Points
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Defy (MB525) Compare Sony Xperia TX X
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)

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Xperia TX (LT29i)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs Defy (MB525)} 3 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)160%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+16GB (11GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.29GB available)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)56%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+323 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs265 PPI
+4.55"23%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 13.2MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1750 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1540 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
127 grams (4.45 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)8%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
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ModelXperia TX (LT29i)Defy (MB525)
Other model namesSony Xperia TX LT29, Sony HayabusaMotorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date10/1/201210/12/2010
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight127 grams (4.45 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.55" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA EngineNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR 1.5

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900
North America:
UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)13.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4192x3144 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extras16x digital zoom
3D sweep panorama
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity1750 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.7 hours6.7 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
PlayNow
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Motorola Defy (MB525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.09W/kg (head)feature not registered
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