- Black
- Green
- 2 colours
Overview
NeoScore
4.2
#4193 of 6247
- Design & display
- 4.4
- Performance & hardware
- 2.8
- Camera
- 3.8
- Connectivity
- 4.9
- Battery & charging
- 5.4
Strengths
- It resists water and dust (IP68) as well as impacts and drops from up to 1.8 m (MIL-STD-810H).
Weak points
- At 232 g and 10.9 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
- Its 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are below what most phones of its time offer.
- Its 270 ppi display density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.5″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
- Design
- 232 g78.2 mm169.8 mm10.9 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 662Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
- AnTuTu
- 164,592Better than 37% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh20 W
- Cameras
- 48 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
Motorola Defy (2021) technical sheet
The Motorola Defy (2021) is for buyers who prioritize resistance to water, dust, impacts, and drops. Its IP68 protection and resistance to drops from up to 1.8 m (MIL-STD-810H) are its defining strengths. The trade-off is a bulky build: at 232 g and 10.9 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
The 6.5-inch IPS LCD display has a density of 270 ppi, lower than that of most phones launched around the same time. Its 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are also below what most of those phones offer, though storage is expandable. The 48 MP camera has an f/1.8 aperture, both typical specifications for its time, but it lacks optical image stabilization. Its 5,000 mAh battery and 20 W charging are typical, too. Android 10 completes a package that prioritizes resistance over a lighter build or stronger hardware.
Overall, the Motorola Defy (2021) stands worse than most phones launched around the same time, with a NeoScore of 4.2. It suits buyers looking for water, dust, and drop resistance who can accept a heavy phone with modest hardware and display specifications.
Technical index
NeoScore
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Defy (2021)
Design & display
4.4
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
- 4.1
- Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus, IPS LCD, Touchscreen
- 0.0
- Weight 232 g
- 3.2
- Resistance Features IP68, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 76.8 %
- 5.5
- Body Thickness 10.9 mm
- 4.1
Performance & hardware
2.8
- AnTuTu Score 164,592
- 0.5
- RAM Capacity 4 GB
- 3.1
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 11 nm
- 4.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
- 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz
- 4.1
- RAM Type DDR4
- 5.0
Camera
3.8
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 48 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
- 0.0
Connectivity
4.9
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C
- 2.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- 7.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, Galileo
- 4.0
- SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.4
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 20 W
- 4.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 4.39
- Performance & hardware
- 2.8
- Camera
- 3.83
- Connectivity
- 4.93
- Battery & charging
- 5.42
- NeoScore rank
- #4193 / 6247
Motorola
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
- Processor Process Size
- 11 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 610
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 164,592
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 339
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,208
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v9
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Green
- Body Thickness
- 10.9 mm
- Body Width
- 78.2 mm
- Body Height
- 169.8 mm
- Weight
- 232 g
- Usable Surface
- 76.8 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP68, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 20 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass Victus, IPS LCD, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Rear
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- Direct OS Updates
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- Max. download speed
- 390 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Technical
- Model numbers
- XT2083-9
Defy (2021)
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Sensor
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
Rear Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
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