Motorola Defy, with IP68 rating and triple rear cameras, announced
What's the story
Motorola has launched its latest rugged smartphone, the Motorola Defy, in select international markets. It costs €329 (roughly Rs. 29,000).
Feature highlights of the phone include an IP68-rated and military standard certified body, a 48MP triple rear camera system, a Snapdragon 662 chipset, and 20W TurboPower charge support. It is also washable with soaps and mild disinfectants.
Here's our roundup.
Design and display
It can withstand repeated drops from up to 6 feet
The Motorola Defy features a waterdrop notch design, a thick bottom bezel, an IP68 resistance, and a MIL-SPEC-810H rating for surviving extreme temperatures. It is claimed to have dual-sealed housing and can bear repeated drops from up to six feet.
The handset also sports triple cameras on the rear and a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
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There is a 48MP main camera
The Motorola Defy is equipped with a triple rear camera module, including a 48MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth shooter. For selfies and video calls, it gets an 8MP front-facing snapper.
Internals
Under the hood, the phone runs on Android 10
The Motorola Defy draws power from a Snapdragon 662 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.
It currently boots Android 10, houses a 5,000mAh battery with 20W TurboPower charging support, and has a programmable shortcut key with Push-to-Talk mode.
In terms of connectivity, the device offers support for Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, VoLTE, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
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Motorola Defy: Pricing and availability
The Motorola Defy carries a price tag of €329 (roughly Rs. 29,000) for the sole 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model. It will be up for grabs in select European and LATAM markets in the coming weeks.