HMD T21
#2089
Motorola Defy (2021)
#3017Category Breakdown
HMD T21
Motorola Defy (2021)
Performance
72.772.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
47.756.5
Battery
38.833.7
Build
76.673.5
Connectivity
60.760.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
51.944.4
Summary
- The HMD T21 features a larger 10.36-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Motorola Defy's 6.5-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the T21 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, while the Defy utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, with both devices offering 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, as the T21 has an 8 MP rear camera, whereas the Defy boasts a 48 MP triple-camera setup.
- Battery capacity is another distinction, with the T21 housing an 8200 mAh battery compared to the Defy's 5000 mAh.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the T21 operating on Android 13 and the Defy on Android 10, impacting the software experience.
- Build quality also varies, as the T21 is constructed with glass and aluminum, while the Defy uses Gorilla Glass and plastic materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD T21
Motorola Defy (2021)
General
Release Date
2024, May 15
2021, June 17
Announced
2024, May 15
2021, June 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
10.36"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~225 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1200
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8200 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 8200 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.0
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
247.5 x 157.3 x 7.5 mm (9.74 x 6.19 x 0.30 in)
169.8 x 78.2 x 10.9 mm (6.69 x 3.08 x 0.43 in)
Weight
467 g
232 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black Steel
Black, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass