Motorola Defy XT XT556

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

0
Average:

0
Bad:

5

Pros:

Cheapest wireless service available; Unlimited data calling and texting; Long battery life over Wi-Fi
Only $19 per month for unlimited use, Makes phone calls over Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
Water-resistant and dustproof, Comfortable size.

Cons:

Weak performance; No MMS messaging; Old version of Android; Inconsistent Wi-Fi calling; Short 3G battery life
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Last revision on May 30, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Cheapest wireless service available; Unlimited data calling and texting; Long battery life over Wi-Fi
Only $19 per month for unlimited use, Makes phone calls over Wi-Fi and cellular networks
Water-resistant and dustproof, Comfortable size

Reviewers Didn't Like

Weak performance; No MMS messaging; Old version of Android; Inconsistent Wi-Fi calling; Short 3G battery life
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Old version of Android, No 4G, Short battery life, Strange paneling effect on display, Mediocre media playback

Expert reviews and ratings

With the Motorola Defy XT, Republic Wireless offers unlimited data, voice and texts for just $20 per month, but there's a fair number of kinks in the...

By LaptopMag on December 20, 2012

Republic Wireless has an exciting service plan concept, but needs a better phone with more integrated...

By PC Mag on December 19, 2012

The Motorola Defy XT doesn't fear dust and water, but lacks the strength to power through smartphone tasks with...

By CNET Australia on September 14, 2012

Until last month’s budget phone roundup, I would have quite happily said I was a fan of the Defy series of phones, but the Defy Mini dented my appreciation. Fortunately, the Defy XT redeems it a little.Let’s start with the good. The Defy XT has great...

By PCWorld New Zealand on August 27, 2012

You can find the Motorola Defy XT535 for Rs.15,000 which makes it a bit expensive, especially since it's not all that different from the Defy+ (which is now cheaper) apart from the front facing camera. Also, there are better phones in this price range...

By FirstPost on August 23, 2012

Thanks to the rising costs involved in owning a smartphone, many are turning to prepaid carriers and MVNOs. Republic Wireless is hoping for a share of the mobile pie, and while the Motorola Defy XT isn't anything special, their $19 unlimited service plan...

By PhoneDog on December 19, 2012

The water-resistant, dustproof Motorola Defy XT for U.S. Cellular is good for a trip to the beach, but is otherwise best left on the...

By PC Mag on September 04, 2012