Motorola Defy (2021)
$305Starting price · USBudget2021
5.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.5"
Display
48MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
4GB
Max RAM
20W
Charging
232g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Motorola Defy (2021) is a niche rugged device prioritizing durability over performance. While it excels in battery life and physical toughness, the aging processor and low-resolution screen make it difficult to recommend for general use at its price point.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.0
Performance4.0
Battery8.5
Display4.5
Build7.5
Value5.5
Strengths
Rugged build with Gorilla Glass Victus
Excellent battery endurance
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
IP68 water and dust resistance
Weaknesses
Low resolution 720p display
Underpowered Snapdragon 662 chipset
Slow 20W charging speed
Limited 64GB base storage
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