Motorola Defy 2021: IP68 shockproof smartphone with Victus Gorilla Glass for €325

Earlier this year, Motorola announced a partnership with the British manufacturer Bulit Group, and now, four months later, the company announced their joint product - Motorola Defy 2021.

What we know

This is the first Defy smartphone since 2012. It received a shock-resistant body and hardware, like the Moto G9 Play. That is, the smartphone is equipped with a 6.5-inch IPS panel. It has a resolution of HD + and is covered with tempered glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. At the top of the screen there is a teardrop-shaped cutout for the front camera at 8 MP. The body of the smartphone is plastic. It has a carabiner hole and IP68 certification. According to Motorola, the smartphone is not afraid of falls from heights up to 1.8 meters. Also, the device can operate at temperatures from -25°C to +55°C.

On the back of the Motorola Defy 2021, they placed a fingerprint scanner and a triple main camera. The main sensor received a resolution of 48 MP. It is complemented by two 2 MP sensors (macromodule and depth sensor). The novelty is powered by a Snapdragon 662 chip paired with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. The device was also equipped with a 5000 mAh battery. It supports 20W fast charging. The smartphone comes with the Android 11 operating system and the proprietary Moto UX shell.

Price and when to expect

Motorola Defy 2021 will go on sale in Europe next week. It will cost €325.

Source: Motorola Rugged