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Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213) vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy X Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213) 22Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

21.5
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)

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Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213) vs Defy (MB525)} 3 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+16GB (8.2GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.29GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)60%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+367 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs265 PPI
+6"62%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 21.5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
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 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2700 mAh75%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1540 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
202 grams (7.07 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)71%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
ModelXperia XA Ultra (F3213)Defy (MB525)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA Ultra Single-Sim F3213, Sony Ukulele SSMotorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date7/24/201610/12/2010
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)79 x 164 millimeters (3.11 x 6.46 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight202 grams (7.07 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3610
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 700MhzPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage16GB (8.2GB available)2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, 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 XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)21.5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5352x4016 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5312x2988 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity2700 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours6.7 hours
Standby708 hours (29.5 days)238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Lime Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Exmor RS IMX-230 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
• Tela BRAVIA engine 2
• Clear Audio+
• PS4 integration
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5
• Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)Motorola Defy (MB525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.27W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)feature not registered
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