Motorola DEFY+
#9689
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
Motorola DEFY+
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
24.633.2
Camera
12.715.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
16.715.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
27.231.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.718.9
Summary
- The Motorola DEFY+ features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD 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, compared to the Xperia neo L's Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 with 1GB of RAM, giving the DEFY+ an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia neo L can record video at 720p, whereas the DEFY+ is limited to 480p.
- The DEFY+ has a 1700 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1500 mAh battery in the Xperia neo L.
- On the software front, the DEFY+ runs Android 2.3, while the Xperia neo L is equipped with a more recent Android 4.0.4, providing a better software experience overall.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DEFY+
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3620
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 205
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
118 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Yes
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass