Motorola DEFY+
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Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
Motorola DEFY+
Plum Axe
Performance
24.634.9
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
16.714.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.225.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.719.6
Summary
- The Motorola DEFY+ features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Plum Axe has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the DEFY+ is powered by a TI OMAP 3620 chipset with a Cortex-A8 CPU, whereas the Axe uses a Mediatek MT6575 with a Cortex-A9 CPU, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Axe supports video recording, while the DEFY+ is limited to 480p at 30fps.
- The DEFY+ has a 1700 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Axe's 1400 mAh, which may impact longevity.
- Software-wise, the DEFY+ runs on Android 2.3, while the Axe operates on Android 4.0, providing a more updated user experience.
- The DEFY+ is heavier at 118g compared to the 98g of the Axe, indicating a sturdier build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DEFY+
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3620
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 59 x 13.4 mm (4.21 x 2.32 x 0.53 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
118 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass