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T-Mobile Prism vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy X T-Mobile Prism 03Points
T-Mobile Prism
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare T-Mobile Prism X
Motorola Defy (ME525)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy (ME525)

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Prism} 3 Advantages T-Mobile Prism vs Defy (ME525)} 19 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)10%
Thinner		vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+WVGA (800x480)25%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer		vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (150MB available)vs+2GB (1.29GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
125 grams (4.38 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)6%
Lighter
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+265 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+3.7"6%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1540 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
18 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
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ModelT-Mobile PrismDefy (ME525)
Other model namesT-Mobile Prism U8651, Huawei AstroMotorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandT-MobileMotorola
Release date5/6/201210/12/2010
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)60.2 x 116.3 millimeters (2.37 x 4.58 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI265 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR 1.5

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM722732bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, 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

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity1400 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours6.7 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile PrismMotorola Defy (ME525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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