T-Mobile myTouch 4G vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile myTouch 4G vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/29/2013 8:50 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X T-Mobile myTouch 4G 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Motorola Defy (MB525) Compare T-Mobile myTouch 4G 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 myTouch 4G

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10 Advantages T-Mobile myTouch 4G	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+768MB LPDDR50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)31% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+3.8"3% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)30% Lighter
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+265 PPI8% 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
1400 mAh	vs	+1540 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

4GB (1.2GB available) / 2GB (1.29GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	myTouch 4G	Defy (MB525)
Other model names	T-Mobile myTouch HD, T-Mobile myTouch 4G, HTC Glacier	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	T-Mobile	Motorola
Release date	11/4/2010	10/12/2010
Depth	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 121.9 millimeters (2.4 x 4.8 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.8" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.3% (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)	246 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
System version	Android 2.2 Froyo	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (1.2GB available)	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 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 900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, 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 myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	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	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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 myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	432 hours (18 days)	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 8GB microSD included • HTC Sense UI • Optical trackpad • DLNA • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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