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Motorola DEFY XT535

Motorola DEFY XT535

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 3.7" Inch
  • Camera: 5MP (480p)
  • RAM: 512MB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon S1
  • Battery: 1650mAh
  • Launch Date: 2012, March
  • Storage: 1GB 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
  • OS: Android 2.3.7
  • Body: 115g, 12mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2012, March. Released 2012, March
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 115 x 58.5 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.30 x 0.47 in)
Weight 115 g (4.06 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Ingress Protection IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display

Type TFT
Size 3.7 inches, 37.7 cm2 (~56.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
Touch sensitive controls
MotoSwitch UI

Platform

OS Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7227A-0 AA Snapdragon S1
CPU 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU Adreno 200

Memory

Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 1GB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 480p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera VGA

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Extras MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+ player
MP4/WMV/H.264 player
Document viewer
Photo viewer/editor
Organizer
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input

Battery

Type Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Stand By Up to 290 h
Talk Time Up to 9 h

Misc

Colors Brown, White
SAR 1.48 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Price About 130 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

4.8
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 5 / 10
  • Auto Focus 5 / 10
  • Image Quality 4 / 10
  • Performance 3 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 5 / 10
  • Call Quality 6 / 10
  • Multimedia 4 / 10
  • Usability 4 / 10
  • Video Quality 3 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. IP67 Certified: Highly water and dust-resistant design protects against environmental elements.
  2. Durable Build: Features Corning Gorilla Glass for superior display scratch resistance.
  3. Lightweight Design: Slimmer and lighter at 115g compared to previous Defy models.
  4. Decent Battery Life: 1650mAh battery provides reliable, better-than-average, all-day battery performance.
  5. Front-Facing Camera: Includes a VGA front camera for basic video calling.
  6. Good Screen Brightness: The 3.7-inch display offers good legibility in direct sunlight.
  7. Decent Performance: 1GHz processor handles everyday tasks and light apps sufficiently.
  8. Expandable Storage: Supports microSD cards up to 32GB for media storage.
  9. Decent Camera Features: 5MP rear camera with LED flash works fine in bright lighting conditions.
  10. Good Connectivity: Supports 3G, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, and hotspot functionality

CONS

  1. Low Internal Memory: Only 512MB RAM and 1GB ROM, causing frequent "low storage" issues.
  2. Outdated Software: Released with Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) with no official newer upgrades.
  3. Below-Average Camera: 5MP photos often lack detail and have significant noise.
  4. Weak Flash: The LED flash often overexposes macro shots or is too weak for landscapes.
  5. Laggy UI: Heavy Motorola skinning makes the interface unresponsive at times.
  6. Low Video Resolution: Rear camera video recording is limited to 480p, not 720p or 1080p.
  7. Overheating Issues: The phone becomes hot when running intensive apps or gaming.
  8. App Incompatibility: Android 2.3 means many modern apps (like ride-sharing apps) cannot be installed.
  9. Weak Signal Reception: Some users reported significant issues maintaining cellular signal.
  10. Difficult to Repair: Due to its sealed, ruggedized construction, repairs are difficult

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