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Motorola Defy XT

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User ratings:
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16 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
The $99.99 Motorola Defy XT for U.S. Cellular takes lots of abuse and looks good doing it.Read more
Republic Wireless offers unlimited data, voice and texts for just $20 per month, but what's the catch?Read more
Waterproof, dustproof and scratchproof – impressive for a smartphone! The Motorola Defy XT is a durable little phone and it also includes all of the standard features you’d expect from a smartphone, plus a few cool extras.Read more
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Pros

  • compact and attractive package
  • sound quality and reliability far superior on cellular calls
  • Visually impaired users can take advantage of Eyes Free keyboard

Cons

  • No point in asking one to use it in a cold room
  • the new model does not have covers for the USB-C or headphone ports
  • thick bezels around the screen

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 3.7 in
  • 854, 480 px
  • 265 ppi
  • 1650 mAh
  • Single-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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Motorola Defy XT - Pros & Cons

Motorola Defy XT

Pros

  • compact and attractive package
  • sound quality and reliability far superior on cellular calls
  • Visually impaired users can take advantage of Eyes Free keyboard
  • compact and classy styling
  • image quality was acceptable

Cons

  • No point in asking one to use it in a cold room
  • the new model does not have covers for the USB-C or headphone ports
  • thick bezels around the screen
  • the battery is not removable
  • does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
  • the screen with the business end of a metal key were also futile
  • the phone struggled to play a video file for 8 hours and 56 minutes
  • Defy XT is limited to 3G cellular data
  • The flash tended to blow out subjects in the foreground
  • Defy XT a lengthy rinse in the nearest water fountain
  • rear-facing camera can only capture at 640 x 480 resolution

Motorola Defy XT - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1650 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
265 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Motorola Defy XT - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.3
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution640 x 480 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.53 in
Width2.3 in
Depth0.47 in
Weight4.59 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1650.0 mAh
Standby time300.0 h
Talk time5.0 h
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Display
Screen size3.7 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution854 x 480 px
Pixel density265.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productGrey
Dust resistantyes
Fully waterproofyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
CDMA frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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