Motorola Defy

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Motorola Defy is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Motorola Defy XT535 Review

 

Motorola's Defy phones have been a success with those looking for a robust, water and dust-resistant Android handset. Until recently, that has been the only option in the market at its price. Motorola has now come up with a new variant called the Defy...

We tested the handset in a jar of water. We left it there, switched on for quite some time, and even sent it messages and calls. After about 25 minutes, we checked the handset and it was working just fine with no issues. On removing the rear panel,...

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Motorola DEFY+ Review

 

Motorola's first try at rugged smartphones was the IP67 certified DEFY and now they've launched its successor, the DEFY+. It's got the same form factor, but the internals seem to have been modified. This one sports a faster processor and a newer...

The Motorola DEFY+ is priced at Rs. 19,490 (MRP) and Rs. 17,990 (MOP) which keeps it in the same price bracket of the Xperia Active. Besides the 720p limitation and relatively less vivid display, the DEFY+ covers all departments pretty well. It's a...

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Motorola Defy - Is it Really as Rugged as it is Smart?

 

The Motorola Defy is designed to offer the regular smartphone user just a little bit more than standard mobile functionality. Goodness knows we've got far too many choices for that genre as it is with plenty more on the way. So as of just know, while...

With a price tag of Rs. 18,990 (MOP), the Motorola Defy is a very well priced smartphone that unfortunately doesn't deliver too well on all fronts. The UI may not be to everyone's liking and perhaps the bugs could be attributed to an issue with this...

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Motorola Defy XT

 

With the Motorola Defy XT, Republic Wireless offers unlimited data, voice and texts for just $20 per month, but there's a fair number of kinks in the service.

Cheapest wireless service available; Unlimited data calling and texting; Long battery life over Wi-Fi

Weak performance; No MMS messaging; Old version of Android; Inconsistent Wi-Fi calling; Short 3G battery life

Click to EnlargeThe Motorola Defy XT and the Republic Wireless network that supports it are a classic case of "you get what you pay for." For $19 a month, you get a basic Android phone running on an old-time 3G network that can't send or receive MMS...

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Motorola Defy XT (Republic Wireless)

 

Republic Wireless has a great idea, but it isn't followed up with a great phone. The new wireless carrier wants us to rely on Wi-Fi for our phone calls, and it's willing to offer unlimited data usage for only $19 per month. That's awesome!...

Only $19 per month for unlimited use. Makes phone calls over Wi-Fi and cellular networks

Slow phone. Can't transition between cellular and Wi-Fi on a single call. So-so call quality

Republic Wireless has an exciting service plan concept, but needs a better phone with more integrated services.

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Motorola Defy+ review

 

When Motorola released the first-generation Defy in September 2010, it was an unusual proposition: an Android 2.2 handset that didn't totally skimp on specs but offered water, dust, and scratch resistance. You might remember that the ads for the phone...

Cell radio reception is fantastic ; Great battery life ; More likely to survive being dropped into water than other phones

Motorola's skin causes lag and generally slows the phone down ; Camera could be better ; Doesn't live up to water resistance claims ; Screen sensitivity issues are very frustrating

It's not too defiant, but resists more than most handsets

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Motorola Defy

 

An impressively durable design, high-res display, and solid performance make this a tempting Android phone at just $99.

The Motorola Defy lasted 6 hours and 52 minutes on the LAPTOP Battery Test (web surfing over a 3G data connection). That's more than two hours longer than the Motorola Charm--even with its extended battery. Anecdotally, the Defy lasted two days of...

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Petite Android Seeks Partner for Adventure, Beer

 

Who woulda thought Motorola would churn out a rugged smartphone that actually makes calls?

Compact enough to fit in a pocket without causing embarrassing bulges. Surprisingly resistant to liquid immersion. Lightweight. Whaddya know — a smartphone that actually works well for voice calling

Lightweight plastic body screams “middlebrow,” not “sophisticate.” Barely enough battery to last through a typical day. Cluttered with widgets you probably won't use (but which are easy enough to delete). One generation behind the most recent Android...

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Motorola Defy review

 

The Android landscape's certainly getting crowded, isn't it? We can still vividly remember the days when the T-Mobile G1 was the only game in town, and now here we are -- just two years later -- flush with options covering virtually every market...

Looks sharp ; Withstands scratches, splashes, short falls ; Reasonably fast

Motoblur still sucks ; Battery cover is tricky ; No physical camera key

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Motorola Defy (T-Mobile)

 

The Motorola Defy is tough enough to withstand everyday hazards with its tough Gorilla glass and rugged exterior. Features include a 5-megapixel camera, a music player, Wi-Fi calling, and GPS, and it ships with Android 2.1. Call quality is excellent.

The Motorola Defy doesn't take very good pictures and its rough-and-tumble aesthetic isn't for everyone. We also wished we didn't have to activate the Motoblur account to use the phone.

The Motorola Defy is a great midtier Android smartphone, especially for those who need a phone to be a little more protected against life's everyday mishaps.

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Product Specifications

Motorola DEFY is dust proof and water resistant protecting you from life's little challenges like a sudden rain shower, spilt drink or dropping your phone in the sand. It also features a large, resilient display that has outstanding protection against scratch damage. Crystal Talk PLUS vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones which intelligently filter out background noise and amplify your voice so you don't have to shout. Motorola DEFY also features the latest version of Motorola’s unique solution, MOTOBLUR, which makes it even easier to manage all of your emails, messages and social updates in one easy place with the additions of filtering, resizable widgets, added corporate security and a versatile battery manager. Motorola DEFY includes Wi-Fi connectivity that allows you to connect to the Internet via wireless hotspots in locations such as airports, hotels, and cafes. An Adobe Flash Lite enabled browser and 3.7-inch WVGA screen allow users to view more of the Web than standard browsers. Create your own entertainment with the 5-megapixel camera with flash, digital zoom and auto focus that lets users capture the best of their social life. Motorola DEFY also includes exclusive music player, Music + of Motorola, which offers users the chance to enjoy the lyrics of their favorite songs and find, buy and download music directly from your phone. Consumers can choose from more than 200,000 applications, widgets and games from Android Market and enjoy access to Google services including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail and YouTube.

Camera

Autofocus:No / Yes
Built-in Camera:Double Camera / Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Video Resolution in Pixel:Unknown

Configuration

Audio Formats : Yes
Audio Playback: Yes
AUDIOFORMATS: Yes
Dual SIM Card: No
GPS Receiver:Built-in
I-Mode: No
Integrated Radio:FM Radio
Integrated TV Tuner: No
Java: Yes
Multi SIM Card: No
Push to Talk:No / Yes
Realtone: Yes
User Interface for Text:Touchscreen
Video Client: Yes

Connectivity

A2DP: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Memory Card Slot: Yes
Multi SIM Card: No
Near Field Communication: No
USB: Yes
WiFi Data Exchange: Yes

Data Transfer

EDGE: Yes
GPRS: Yes
HSCSD: No
HSDPA: Yes
Technology:GSM/PCN / WCDMA (UMTS)

Display

Display Technology:TFT Display
Number of Display Colours:16 Millions / 16 Mio / 262.144
Number of Displays:1

General Features

Design:Bar
EASY USE PHONE: No
Elderly Friendly Phone: No
Operating System:Android
Operator:EE / O2 / Orange / Sim Free / T-MOBILE / Talk mobile / Vodafone
Product Type:Mobile Phone / Smartphone
Way of Buying:Contract / Prepay Pack / Sim Free

Messaging

E-Mail Functionality: Yes
Instant Messaging: Yes
Push email: Yes
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