Vivo NEX A vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX A vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/18/2018 8:36 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X Vivo NEX A 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare Vivo NEX A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX A

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!

27 Advantages Vivo NEX A	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+128GB (108GB available)83 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.29GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2316 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+388 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	265 PPI
+6.59"78% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps110 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh160% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)69% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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

16 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	NEX A	Defy (ME525)
Other model names	NEX 全面屏, BBK vivo NEX A 128GB + 6GB RAM	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Vivo	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	10/12/2010
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.59" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2316 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available)	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	22W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Vivo NEX A	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo NEX A	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