Motorola ELECTRIFY M vs Motorola DEFY XT
Motorola ELECTRIFY M
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: U.S. Cellular - Available (since 08 Nov 2012)
Motorola DEFY XT
Also known as Motorola XT556, Motorola XT557
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: U.S. Cellular - Available (since 03 Aug 2012)
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (4.1, 4.0.4) | Android (2.3.7) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.85 x 2.42 x 0.34 inches (123.1 x 61.5 x 8.7 mm) | 4.53 x 2.30 x 0.47 inches (115 x 58.5 x 11.95 mm) | |
| Weight | 3.92 oz (111 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 4.59 oz (130 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control | ||
| Rugged | Water (Water), Dust proof | ||
| Colors | Black |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.3 inches | 3.7 inches | |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels | 480 x 854 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 256 ppi | 265 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | Super AMOLED Advanced | LCD | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 16.60 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | 5.50 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 12.5 days (300 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | ||
| Stand-by time (3G) | 18.0 days (432 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | ||
| Stand-by time (4G) | 13.0 days (312 hours) the average is 11 days (273 h) | ||
| Capacity | 2000 mAh | 1650 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A | ||
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual core, 1500 MHz | Single core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A5 | |
| Graphics processor | Yes | Adreno 200 (enhanced) | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 1024 MB RAM | 512 MB RAM | |
| Built-in storage | 8 GB | 1 GB | |
| Maximum User Storage | 5 GB | ||
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels | |
| Flash | LED | LED | |
| Features | Auto focus, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama | Auto focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 854 x 480 pixels 30 fps | |
| Recording format | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | ||
| Features | Video calling | ||
| Front-facing camera | 0.3 megapixels VGA | 0.3 megapixels VGA |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | Album, Artist, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR, MIDI | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDI | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | |
| Radio | FM | ||
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash | |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload), Picasa | YouTube (upload), Picasa |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz | 800, 1900 MHz | |
| LTE | 700 MHz Class 17, 850 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz | ||
| Data | LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s, EV-DO Rev.A | EV-DO Rev.A | |
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mail | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk | Google Talk | |
| OTA Software updates | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0, EDR | 3.0 | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP) | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz | 802.11 b, g, n | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Other | NFC, DLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Service lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M3, T3 | ||
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 01 Nov 2012 | 02 Aug 2012 |
