Motorola Defy+ announced, gets +1

As Google was busy announcing its intent to acquire Motorola yesterday, the handset company also announced its latest Android smartphone — the Motorola Defy+.

Just like the first handset, the Motorola Defy+ is also water resistant, scratch resistant with dust-proof design.

In fact, this handset is more like a refresh with some improvements in the processor and the OS.

Motorola Defy+
3.7″ screen @ 480×854 pixels
1GHz Cortex-A8 processor
Gorilla Glass display
2GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD (2GB included)
512 MB RAM
HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 2Mbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, WiFi hotspot
5MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash
Motoblur UI with Live Widgets
FM tuner
GPS w/ aGPS support
1700mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Motorola is expected to release the Defy+ some time in October but did not indicate any suggested retail price. We saw the first Motorola Defy last week selling for only Php16,900USD 288INR 24,414EUR 274CNY 2,097 and it was already running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread so basically the only difference the Defy+ has is the +200MHz processor speed .

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

31 Comments

jonas says:

13 years ago

Nice phone. Instead of waiting for nokia n9,this will be a suitable gift. I’ll wait for this
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sylv3rblade says:

13 years ago

Oh balls.. I think I’ll sell my optimus black for this.
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21 says:

13 years ago

No front facing cam? So no video calling? Hard to switch on this one and since Samsung galaxy S started lowering its price.
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21 says:

13 years ago

Sr. How about the old defy? Android 2.3 updated, right? With the newest Moto blur ??????
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Whuat? says:

13 years ago

Can we confirm if the old Defy really has been updated to 2.3? I’ve been searching all over the internet and I’ve not seen any official 2.3 Android Released on Defy.
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vinceq says:

13 years ago

hey the old defy is only froyo and will never be updated to gingerbread :)
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Abe Olandres says:

13 years ago

Here’s the photo with V2,3 in the label — http://www.yugatech.com/blog/mobile/motorola-defy-spotted-selling-for-php16900/
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Arvee says:

13 years ago

Defy+ is basically an overclocked red lensed Defy, having the same processor, ram and graphics chip.

Yung nabago lang eh battery life and of course support for future android updates. I was hoping na kahit madagdagan Lang mg front cam and a small bump sa ram.
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Jonaflormicfren says:

13 years ago

It is very cool to have this kind of phone.
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Jacob says:

13 years ago

if you know how to root and flash your old defy, there’s nothing new if you will buy defy+ but just a better battery capacity..
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JP says:

13 years ago

Just secured the three-month warranty model a while ago. Got it for 13,800 at IntoGadgets @ Marquee Mall.
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Straw Hat Luffy says:

13 years ago

Sabi nga nila maganda yang Defy na yan.
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lawrence says:

13 years ago

the 200MHz plus in the clockspeed in CPU is really abig deal, because it will allow full flash to run on android phones. Its actually the deal for me recently, 1ghz spec :)
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sonny says:

13 years ago

pag nag out sila ng defy na dual core yun ang bibilhin ko :D
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mino says:

13 years ago

where the heck did you see this motorola defy running at gingerbread? Was it brand new???
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Name: nio says:

13 years ago

im using motorola mb525, features are great…
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macky says:

13 years ago

Defy+ is already released on some countries. Any one spotted stores selling defy+?
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gudo says:

13 years ago

I’m thinking of getting my Defy+ from clove.uk, since it’s been out there for quite a while now. anybody have any experience buying online from said site? also, are we sure that the Defy+ can run on our networks here (globe, Smart, etc.) like the original Defy? Thanks.
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mackygoof says:

13 years ago

@gudo, phone working here in the PH is not a problem if its open line. The problem you will be facing is the customs tax and shipping fee. unless of course you have relatives in UK that will be coming home.
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gudo says:

13 years ago

Hi Abe, I saw that widget city now has the Motorola Defy+ in stock. Mind getting a review unit from them so you can give us an idea whether the phone is a good buy for us Defy fans? Thanks and more power!
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Mackygoof says:

13 years ago

yeah, before i saw it sa widget, its 17k. now 17.5k.
Rumor has it that it will be available on other stores at mid dec.
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gudo says:

13 years ago

The gals in the Motorola kiosk in Megamall Cyberzone told me they’ll have it in stock by first week of December. I decided not to wait for it though. They were holding their demo unit of the original Defy. It was damaged after they challenged a guy to throw the phone and prove its toughness. the result sort of turned me off. Hehe..
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Mackygoof says:

13 years ago

15.5k now in widget. heard 13.5k only at malaysia.
its shockproof but for a few feet only i beleive. Maybe he threw it too high.
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howard says:

13 years ago

saw the motorola defy+ yesterday at cyberzone SM Megamall.. its around 16k, weird that I saw a front camera on its physical unit. it looks so good and promising I need more negative comments to save me from this great expense..
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jp says:

13 years ago

The Defy is shock RESISTANT not shcok PROOF. Of course is will be broken when thrown. It will only survive if dropped from around 3.5 feet or less.
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Guest says:

12 years ago

Ano kaya ang mas maganda? Sony Xperia Go o etong Motorola Defy/Defy+?
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