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Motorola DEFY XT XT556 vs Motorola FIRE XT
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Motorola DEFY XT XT556
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Motorola FIRE XT
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Motorola DEFY XT XT556
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Motorola DEFY XT XT556
Lighter body
Motorola FIRE XT
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 320 |
| PPI | 265 | 165 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 56.1 | 51.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz | 800 MHz |
| GPU | — | Adreno 200 |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm MSM7227T-1 Snapdragon S1 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 2.3.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| Variants | 1GB 0.5GB RAM | 0.5GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p@30fps | 480p@24fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1650 | 1540 |
| stand by | Up to 300 h | Up to 504 h (2G) / Up to 480 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 5 h 30 min | Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 115 | 114 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12 | 12 |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 84.3 |
| Width (mm) | 58.5 | 62 |
Launch
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, July. Released 2012, July | 2011, August. Released 2011, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps |
| Technology | CDMA, EVDO | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | — | 2.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Motorola DEFY XT XT556 | Motorola FIRE XT |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Motorola DEFY XT XT556 and Motorola FIRE XT are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Motorola DEFY XT XT556 packs a 1650 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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