- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Motorola DEFY+
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 3.5G
- 3.7"
- 1 GHz
Released September, 2011
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)Those looking to upgrade their existing Motorola Defys may be disappointed with the modest enhancements made to the Defy+, indeed it's not worth the investment, but newcomers to the waterproof smartphone market should be excited.
Conclusion Check out the Motorola DEFY+
First reviewed March, 2012
Features Key features of the Motorola DEFY+
1 GHz
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 3.5G
Rated 60% by by The Verge (Feb, 2012)Pleasingly light on third-party bloatware, but it’s still a heavy skinCamera.
screen size
3.7"
3.1"
4"
DEFY+ by The Verge (Feb, 2012)While I'd prefer a slightly larger display, for its size the Defy+ doesn't do a bad job.
DEFY+ by Chris-Garvey--Patent-LawyerBut, it's small, rugged, waterproof, screen-scratch resistant, easy to pull out the battery.
screen resolution
DEFY+ by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)The Motorola Defy has a 3.7in LCD screen, with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
DEFY+ by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)Despite the gloom, the Defy has done a reasonable job of capturing this scene, though peer closer and the lack of detail is obvious.
memory
| 0 GB | 0.25 GB  | 0.5 GB |
processor
DEFY+ by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)Now, a year on, the Defy is back with a faster processor and… well, that's it actually.
DEFY+ by The Verge (Feb, 2012)A year later, and Motorola has released the Defy+ — a phone that on the outside looks remarkably similar to the original, down to the capacitive buttons, locking back, and camera, with an upgrade to Android 2.3 and a slight processor bump as the only notable spec increases.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 5 MP   | 5 MP |
DEFY+ by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)Although modest in terms of specs, the 5 megapixel camera actually takes quite a nice shot, getting exposure and colouration right, even if every detail isn't captured.
DEFY+ by The Verge (Feb, 2012)Video is sadly limited to VGA (640 x 480) despite the camera’s 5-megapixel sensor, though if you can look past the low resolution its performance isn’t terrible.
Performance Real world tests of Motorola DEFY+
cpu speed
DEFY+ by The Verge (Feb, 2012)Compared with some of the Android powerhouses we’ve reviewed in the past couple of months, in terms of specs the Defy+ is relatively feeble — a single-core 1GHz processor combined with 512MB of RAM.
talk time
430 min
900 min
670 min
DEFY+ by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)What would be a really neat addition to a subsequent model would be a similar touch charging mechanism to that seen on the HTC Rhyme, thus saving you having to remove the sealing flap from the microUSB port every time you want to charge it.
DEFY+ by The Verge (Feb, 2012)When I went to recharge the device, though, I found that not all was as well as it seemed, with the battery refusing to take a charge.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Android Market (Android) -
Capacitive -
5 MP -
Protected against the elements--and accidents -
118 g -
Listen to music and news from local radio stations -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices
cons
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Single core -
1 GB -
Android 2.3 Gingerbread -
Some newer payment by phone methods require NFC -
Doesn't support the fastest, most reliable networks -
13 mm -
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Cannot detect when the tablet is rotated -
Sep, 2011
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 6 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Chris-Garvey--Patent-Lawyer Rated 80% by by eric-bonaire (Mar, 2012) Rated 100% by by Chris-Garvey--Patent-Lawyer |
Screen
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)What's more, as well as being finished in tough Gorilla Glass, the actual display is noticeably recessed from the surface of the glass.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 60% by by The Verge (Feb, 2012)Although some larger screens might be reaching the 720p mark, with a panel this small, the relatively low resolution just isn't an issue.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)As ever we quickly rid the screen of most of these to get the most performance out of the handset, just keeping the Google search bar and settings toggles.
Type
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)So far we've established that the Motorola Defy+ is a competent little mid-range smartphone that packs in all the basics you'd expect of an Android device.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)Overall, though, we're talking about a typically capable Android 2.3 handset.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 100% by by Rinat (Feb, 2013)900/1800. I updated free inside software and Android.
Camera
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 60% by by The Verge (Feb, 2012)On the reverse, you'll also find the noise-reduction microphone and a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)With no way to choose a focus point, closeups and shots with the subject off centre can be a bit tricky.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 60% by by The Verge (Feb, 2012)You won’t be buying the Defy+ based on its camera Motorola Defy+ camera sample photos.
Operating system
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 60% by by The Verge (Feb, 2012)It's not too defiant, but resists more than most handsets I was pleasantly surprised by a number of things about the Defy+ — I found a lot of Motorola’s customizations to the software useful though a little weighty, and appreciated its heroic ability to find a network connection when all other phones around me are struggling.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 60% by by The Verge (Feb, 2012)It's not consistent — sometimes it works perfectly, so it's difficult to work out whether this is a design flaw, a problem with my review unit, or something that can be solved in a software update.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 60% by by The Verge (Feb, 2012)The software accounts for one of the biggest differences over the first-generation Defy, with the handset now running Android 2.3.4 over the original’s 2.2.
Apps
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)Instead it's one that simply provides enough performance to ensure you can make a call, write a text, check your emails and browse the web without frustration.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)Playing a few of our choice games that sluggish performance also came through with even Angry Birds looking a bit choppy.
Motorola DEFY+ Plus | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Dec, 2011)Until we'd got to the MarketPlace and downloaded the aforementioned apps, we couldn't really use any of these features.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony Xperia go Most built-in storage Sony Xperia go vs Motorola DEFY+ |
 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy Ace Long standby time Samsung Galaxy Ace vs Motorola DEFY+ |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Rated the best by consumers Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus vs Motorola DEFY+ |
 | 4 | Sony Xperia PLAY Biggest screen Sony Xperia PLAY vs Motorola DEFY+ |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Longest battery life during active use Samsung Galaxy Xcover vs Motorola DEFY+ |
 | 6 | Motorola DEFY 4-way tie: Highest resolution screen DEFY vs DEFY+ Plus |
 | 7 | Motorola MILESTONE Has a keyboard MILESTONE GSM vs DEFY+ Plus |
 | 8 | Motorola QUENCH 8-way tie: Supports FM radio QUENCH vs DEFY+ Plus |
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Popular Questions
September 3, 2012
ICS or Jelly Bean in Motorola Defy?
When is motorola going to update their OS in Motorola Defy series..?? I was expecting ICS update in Motorola Defy+ but no official word from Motorola.
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Picture Quality, Processing speed
I hv view both of phone specifications. Xperia Ray has 8mp Cam but I hv doubt about picture quality. while motorola has 5mp cam., but I hv used moto before & that phone had 2mp cam with superb &...
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