Motorola DEFY+
#9689
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Motorola DEFY+
Sony Xperia J
Performance
24.633.1
Camera
12.711.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.717.0
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
27.228.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.714.5
Summary
- The Motorola DEFY+ features a smaller 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J offers a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the DEFY+ is powered by a TI OMAP 3620 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia J utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 4GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, capable of recording 480p video.
- The DEFY+ has a 1700 mAh battery, slightly less than the Xperia J's 1750 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the DEFY+ runs on Android 2.3, while the Xperia J starts with Android 4.0.4 and can be upgraded to 4.1.2, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is also different, with the DEFY+ being bulkier at 13.4 mm thick compared to the slimmer 9.2 mm of the Xperia J.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DEFY+
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3620
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 200
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 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
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 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)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
118 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass