Motorola MOTO ME525
#9814
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Motorola MOTO ME525
Sony Xperia J
Performance
23.333.1
Camera
12.711.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
15.217.0
Build
0.117.3
Connectivity
27.228.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.314.5
Summary
- The Motorola MOTO ME525 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the MOTO ME525 is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex-A8 processor and 2GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia J has a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 processor and 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and can record video at 480p, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Xperia J has a larger 1750 mAh battery compared to the MOTO ME525's 1500 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the MOTO ME525 runs Android 2.2, while the Xperia J comes with Android 4.0.4, which is upgradable to 4.1.2, offering a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the MOTO ME525 is heavier at 118g and thicker at 13.4mm compared to the lighter and slimmer Xperia J at 124g and 9.2mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MOTO ME525
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For China
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 3610
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz 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)
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
1500 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass