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| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | LG |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2021-06-17 | 2016-03-31 |
| 6.69 x 3.08 x 0.43 inches | 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches |
| 8.18 ounces | 5.61 ounces |
| Black and Forged Green | 16 777 216 |
| Plastic and Plastic | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| -- | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 5.3 inches |
| 1600 x 720 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 270 pixels per inch | 554 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 11.22 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Motorola Defy (2021) has a general score of 77.2, which is just a bit better than LG G5's overall score of 76.1. Motorola Defy (2021) is a way newer phone than the LG G5, although it is noticeably thicker and extremely heavier. Both phones in this review have Android OS (Operating System), but Motorola Defy (2021) has the previous 11 version and LG G5 has Android 8.0 Oreo.
The LG G5 counts with a much sharper display than Motorola Defy (2021), because although it has a quite smaller display, it also counts with way more pixels per inch in the display and a much better 1440 x 2560 resolution. Motorola Defy (2021) counts with just a little better processing power than LG G5, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the Motorola Defy (2021) also has 4 more CPU cores (although they are slower).
The LG G5 counts with a little bit more memory to install games and applications than Motorola Defy (2021), because although it has just 32 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for an SD memory card that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. Motorola Defy (2021) features a way better battery life than LG G5, because it has a 5000mAh battery capacity against 2800mAh.
The Motorola Defy (2021) counts with a superior camera than LG G5, and although they both have the same video quality, the Motorola Defy (2021) also has a bigger aperture, a much better resolution back-facing camera, faster 60 fps video frame rates and a much larger back camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
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