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Motorola MOTO ME525

Motorola MOTO ME525

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 3.7" Inch
  • Camera: 5MP (480p)
  • RAM: 512MB RAM
  • Processor: TI OMAP 3610
  • Battery: 1500mAh
  • Launch Date: 2011, Q1
  • Storage: 2GB 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
  • OS: Android 2.2
  • Body: 118g, 13.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2010, December. Released 2011, Q1
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 107 x 59 x 13.4 mm (4.21 x 2.32 x 0.53 in)
Weight 118 g (4.16 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Dust/water resistant

Display

Type TFT
Size 3.7 inches, 37.7 cm2 (~59.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
Touch sensitive controls
MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets

Platform

OS Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Chipset TI OMAP 3610
CPU 800 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU PowerVR SGX530

Memory

Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 2GB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 480p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera No

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML, Adobe Flash Lite
Extras MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+ player
MP4/WMV/H.264 player
Document viewer
Photo viewer/editor
Organizer
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input

Battery

Type Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand By Up to 200 h
Talk Time Up to 10 h

Misc

Colors Black
SAR 1.48 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Price About 150 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 4 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 5 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. Water-resistant design (IP67 rating) allows submersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.
  2. Dust-proof construction keeps debris out of the device, increasing longevity.
  3. Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass display protects against daily wear.
  4. Rugged, durable body with rubberized edges can survive minor drops.
  5. Compact, ergonomic size makes it comfortable to hold and easy to carry.
  6. Solid, bright 3.7-inch display offers good resolution for its era (480 x 854).
  7. Loud speaker output ensures phone calls and media are easily heard.
  8. Good call quality with strong, clear audio.
  9. Expandable storage via microSD card slot allows for extra media storage.
  10. Decent performance for its time with an 800 MHz processor (upgradable to 1 GHz in later models).

CONS

  1. Running outdated Android OS (2.1 or 2.2 Froyo) limits app compatibility.
  2. MOTOBLUR UI can be laggy and slow down the overall user experience.
  3. Poor video recording quality (limited to VGA) produces sub-par, shaky videos.
  4. Limited internal storage (approx. 2GB total) fills up quickly with apps.
  5. Average 5-megapixel camera takes average photos with noticeable shutter delay.
  6. No front-facing camera makes it impossible to take selfies or video calls.
  7. Battery life is average and may not last through heavy usage days.
  8. Physical buttons (volume/power) can sometimes feel stiff or hard to press.
  9. Rubber flaps covering ports can deteriorate over time, compromising water resistance.
  10. Slow software updates meant it rarely received newer Android versions officially.

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