T-Mobile Concord II vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Concord II vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2017 12:14 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X T-Mobile Concord II 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare T-Mobile Concord II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile Concord II

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages T-Mobile Concord II	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)108% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+4GB (1.49GB available)15% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.29GB available)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)22% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+4"8% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1820 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
125 grams (4.38 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)6% Lighter
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+265 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Concord II	Defy (ME525)
Other model names	T-Mobile ZTE Concord 2 Z730, ZTE Z730	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	T-Mobile	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2014	10/12/2010
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (1.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, 3GP	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	1820 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification HAC M3/T3 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile Concord II	Motorola Defy (ME525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered