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Motorola Defy 2
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Motorola Defy 2

Released: 2023, February 24Price: About 570 EURStatus: Available. Released 2023, October

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 12
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUIMG BXM-8-256
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.6 inches, 104.9 cm, 2, (~76.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 120Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelMotorola Defy 2
PriceAbout 570 EUR
RadioUnspecified
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack
ModelsBM1S1B
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, October
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Weight268 g (9.45 oz)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 930 (6 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G bands2, 5, 23, 25, 26, 28, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 255, 256 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Charging15W wireless
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 6GB RAM
Released2023, February 24
Announced2023, February 24
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions171 x 80 x 11.9 mm (6.73 x 3.15 x 0.47 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Motorola Defy 2 Overview

About Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Defy 2 is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2023. Motorola Defy 2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 930 (6 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Defy 2 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Defy 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Defy 2 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Defy 2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Defy 2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Defy 2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Defy 2.