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Motorola Defy 2

Specifications

Motorola Defy 2
Motorola Defy 2 (Defy Series)
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 930 8 x 2 - 2.2 GHz, Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
6 GB 
Display
6.60 inch 20:9, 2408 x 1080 pixel 400 PPI, Capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
128GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 11.9 x 171 x 80 ( = 0.47 x 6.73 x 3.15 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 12
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix Triple: 50MP (f/1.8) + 8MP (f/2.2) + 2MP (f/2.4)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.0
Additional features
Keyboard: OnScreen
Weight
268 g ( = 9.45 oz / 0.59 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
570 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 85% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 80%, features: - %, display: 90% mobility: 100%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Motorola Defy 2

90% Motorola Defy 2 review: Armoured smartphone with satellite connectivity
Source: Root Nation English
Is the Motorola Defy 2 a benchmark among rugged devices in 2023? In terms of ruggedness, 100 per cent. Complying with such standards as IP69K and MIL-STD-810H, withstanding a drop from almost 2 metres to the metal, remaining functional at -30°C or +75°C – it is just an armoured vehicle among smartphones. And at that, in a pretty good-looking design for its class that doesn’t try to appear more brutal than it actually is. It’s also worth highlighting support for satellite connectivity – the perfect Plan B if you need connectivity where there is none. Also worthy of praise is the autonomy, showing more than 15 hours of active screen, and support for wireless charging, “pure” Android 12 with a guaranteed upgrade to version 14 (and security patch updates for 5 years), although not top-end, but quite fast hardware, and a nice display. As for disadvantages – subjectively I will single out only rather high location of the power button – technically you can get used to it, but you still reach under the volume buttons.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2023
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
80% Motorola Defy 2 – rugged smartphone review
Source: Mezha EN English
The Motorola Defy 2 is a ruggedized smartphone designed to withstand harsher conditions than standard smartphones can. The model has several audiences at once, including business consumers such as farmers, industry that needs a smartphone to work in the fields, the military, as well as small businesses and private users who need a more shockproof device with a good level of protection against water and dust. Support for satellite messaging is not a major advantage in this context, but it may be needed in emergency situations. In general, the Motorola Defy 2 is a good ruggedized smartphone, but it fails to break the stereotypes about similar models that often use budget components.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/12/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Motorola Defy 2 Smartphone Review
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
There’s no denying that the Motorola Defy 2 is just like most rugged phones, while at the same time, you will obtain standard specs. Still, the smartphone makers ensure that the users are the necessary armored phone features. Yet, the key selling point would be the satellite communication function. Apart from this, the phone is just like any other armored phone. On the other hand, the phone does resemble the Cat S75 and offers identical features. But if you are looking for something different, you can pick the Ulefone Power Armor 19 as an alternative option. The Defy 2 does have some downside, which includes normal battery capacity and average camera results. But if those things don’t bother you, then you can consider this phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2023
Motorola Defy 2 Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Motorola Defy 2 smartphone was launched not too long ago, and the expected price of this phone would be roughly $604 (Rs 49,690 in India) approx. In terms of design and display, the phone looks good and offers a 6.6-inches IPS LCD panel with a high 120Hz refresh rate. Along with this, you will receive the coring gorilla glass Victus protection on the screen, and also the smartphone has water and dust resistance. As for the software layering, you are getting the Android 12 OS with a clean UI experience. For the chipset, you are getting a 6nm Mediatek Dimensity 930 chipset that goes up to 2×2.2 GHz cloaking speed. The smartphone supports 5G connectivity and offers a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. For storage, 128GB internal storage is available with a shared micro SD card slot and is available in 6GB RAM support. As far as the cameras are concerned, the smartphone is equipped with a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring an 8MP sensor that helps you click decent selfies and video calls. In terms of battery life, the phone offers a Li-Po 5000 mAh battery capacity with 15W wireless charging support. In terms of the color variant, you can pick from the single Black color variants.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/10/2023

Foreign Reviews

Motorola Defy 2 - recenzja, test, opinia i dane techniczne
Source: Unite4buy Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Nice cameras; good display; decent hardware; long battery life. Negative: Slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2023

Comment

Imagination IMG BXM-8-256: Single core variant of the IMG BXM-8-256. Uses tile based deferred rendering and according to Imagination is about 30% more power efficient than the previous generation.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Dimensity 930: The Dimensity 930 is a fast mid-range SoC with an integrated 5G modem. It includes two fast ARM Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.2 GHz and six power efficient Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2 GHz. Compared to the Dimensity 920, the 930 has a slower clocked CPU, but a faster GPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.60":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Motorola: Founded in 1928, the US-based company mainly focuses on communication technology such as smartphones. The original company Motorola Inc was split up in 2011. Motorola Mobility got the smartphone division and was taken over by Google in 2012 and Lenovo in 2014.

The company is known for its cell phones and other electronic devices such as smartwatches, tablets and accessories. Motorola was one of the first companies to produce cell phones, and in recent years has also innovated in the areas of 5G technology and modular smartphones (Moto Mods). Motorola is also active in public safety and professional communications, providing solutions for government agencies, businesses and other organizations. The company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. 


85%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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