Motorola Defy Mini XT321
The Motorola Defy Mini XT321 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 109 x 58.5 x 13 mm (4.29 x 2.30 x 0.51 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera15 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,650 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, Q2. Released 2012, Q2
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,650 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
109 x 58.5 x 13 mm (4.29 x 2.30 x 0.51 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 2100 - SIM 1 only
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Motorola Defy Mini XT321 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Motorola Defy Mini XT321 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Motorola Defy Mini XT321 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Motorola Defy Mini XT321 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Motorola Defy Mini XT321 ships with Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread).
The Motorola Defy Mini XT321 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Motorola Defy Mini XT321 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Motorola Defy Mini XT321 has 2.1, EDR.
