Coolpad Defiant
The Coolpad Defiant is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Entry-level · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144.5 x 71.4 x 10.2 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.40 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,450 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, June. Released 2017, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,450 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
184.3g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
144.5 x 71.4 x 10.2 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.40 in)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Coolpad Defiant does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Coolpad Defiant does not have NFC.
Yes, the Coolpad Defiant supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Coolpad Defiant SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Coolpad Defiant has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Coolpad Defiant ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat).
The Coolpad Defiant uses microUSB 2.0.
The Coolpad Defiant supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Coolpad Defiant has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
