14 DAY TRIAL // Motorola and Vodafone have teamed up to bring the rugged DEFY MINI Android phone in Ireland. The smartphone is now available for purchase for only 130 EUR (160 USD) on PAYG (pay as you go).
Customers who are willing to commit to a long-term contract at Vodafone Ireland can grab the Motorola DEFY MINI for free on BillPay.
The dust- and water-resistant DEFY MINI also offers total protection against scratches and scrapes thanks to its Corning Gorilla Glass display coating.
Affordability aside, Motorola DEFY MINI features a large capacity 1650 mAh Li-Ion battery, which is rated by the manufacturer for up to 21 days of standby time or up to 10 hours of talk time.
The smartphone runs Google’s Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread operating system integrated with the company’s MotoSwitch user interface.
Unfortunately, Motorola has recently confirmed the DEFY MINI won’t receive an Ice Cream Sandwich update in the future.
This is understandable if we take into consideration the fact that the DEFY MINI is equipped with a low-performance 600 MHz single-core processor, which is complemented by 512MB of RAM.
There’s also 512MB of ROM and microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB). Motorola DEFY MINI sports a 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display (320 x 480 pixels), a 3-megapixel rear photo snapper, as well as a VGA front-facing camera for video calls.
“Whether you are stood in a muddy field, watching the match in the rain or enjoying a night out with friends, our smartphones accompany us everywhere. Motorola DEFY MINI is ready for whatever life throws your way, providing the perfect mix of style, value, performance and toughness. It can stand up to whatever life throws at you, keeping you connected, organised and entertained wherever you go,” said Andrew Morley, UK & Ireland general manager, Motorola Mobility UK Ltd.