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Motorola

Motorola Defy 2

6.1 NeoScore #1635 of 6247

Launched October 2023

Overview

NeoScore

6.1

#1635 of 6247

Design & display
5.8
Performance & hardware
5.7
Camera
6.2
Connectivity
6.5
Battery & charging
6.2

Strengths

  • IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H protection suits buyers looking for a rugged phone.
  • Its 400 ppi pixel density is higher than that of most phones of its time.
  • Its 15 W wireless charging is among the best of its time.

Weak points

  • At 268 g and 11.9 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
  • Its 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage are less than most phones of its time offer.
  • Its 15 W wired charging is slower than that of most phones of its time.
Display
6.6″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,408 px120 Hz
Design
268 g80 mm171 mm11.9 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 930Octa-Core6 GB RAM128 GB
Battery
5,000 mAh15 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 12

Editorial report

Motorola Defy 2 technical sheet

The Motorola Defy 2 is for buyers seeking a rugged phone with protection against water, dust, and impacts. Its IP68, IP69, and MIL-STD-810H ratings come with a bulky build: at 268 g and 11.9 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.

The 6.6″ IPS LCD display has a pixel density of 400 ppi, higher than that of most phones launched around the same time. Its 120 Hz refresh rate is typical for the period. The MediaTek Dimensity 930 is paired with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, both below what most contemporaries offer; storage is expandable. The rear main camera has 50 MP, alongside an 8 MP ultrawide camera. Overall, the cameras and battery are typical for phones of its time.

The 5000 mAh battery supports 15 W wired charging, slower than on most phones of its time, and 15 W wireless charging, which is among the best of the period. Connectivity includes 5G, NFC, satellite connectivity, and Dual Nano-SIM, with typical overall standing among contemporaries. The Motorola Defy 2 is therefore a generally typical phone whose rugged protection is its defining feature, with an overall NeoScore of 6.1.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.08 /10

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Defy 2

Design & display

5.8

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 400 ppi
8.5
Display Features Gorilla Glass, IPS LCD, 120Hz
1.0
Weight 268 g
2.0
Resistance Features IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
10.0
Usable Surface 76.7 %
5.5
Body Thickness 11.9 mm
3.1

Performance & hardware

5.7

RAM Capacity 6 GB
5.1
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9

Camera

6.2

Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features HDR, Panorama
0.0

Connectivity

6.5

Connectivity Features Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG
4.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n23, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n255, 5G NR n256
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
7.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

6.2

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 15 W
3.0
Wireless charging power 15 W
5.9
Battery Features Wireless Charging
0.0

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Design & display
5.8
Performance & hardware
5.7
Camera
6.22
Connectivity
6.53
Battery & charging
6.17
NeoScore rank
#1635 / 6247

Motorola

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 930
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
IMG BXM-8-256
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
RAM Capacity
6 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Thickness
11.9 mm
Body Width
80 mm
Body Height
171 mm
Weight
268 g
Usable Surface
76.7 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
Waterproof Depth
5 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
15 W
Battery Features
Wireless Charging
Wireless charging power
15 W

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.6″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,408 px
Display Pixel Density
400 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass, IPS LCD, 120Hz
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 12
OS Family
Android
OS Version
12

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n23, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n255, 5G NR n256
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
BM1S1B

Defy 2

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/1.8
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
2

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Rear macro camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
4

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
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