About your hardware

Hardware diagram

front view of phone with main features called out
  1. Tray for SIM and SD card
  2. Microphone
  3. Headset jack
  4. Front camera (learn more in Camera help)
  5. Earpiece
  6. Proximity sensor
  7. Programmable button
  8. Volume button
  9. Power button
back view of phone with main features called out
  1. Depth camera
  2. Macro camera
  3. LED flash
  4. Main camera
  5. Fingerprint sensor
  6. Notch for attaching lanyard
  7. Microphone
  8. USB-C port to charge phone, transfer files, and share data connection with tethered devices
  9. Speaker

Care for your phone

  • Your phone is fully waterproof and can safely be cleaned with water and a mild soap. We recommend using a soft cloth to dry it.
  • It is okay to use wipes or cloths moistened with 70% isopropyl alcohol or Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to wipe your screen.
  • Don't submerge your phone in any cleaning agents, avoid using any cleaners with bleach or abrasives, and avoid spraying cleaners directly on the screen.

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Dropping your phone:

  • Do: Use your phone up to a height of 1.8 meters – it’s drop proof within this height range.
  • Don’t: Throw it with force, or drop from above the 1.8 meter range – it’s durable, but not indestructible.

Waterproofing:

  • Do: Use your phone in damp and wet conditions when the SIM tray is fully inserted. It can withstand a depth of 1.5 meters, for up to 35 minutes. The display supports use with wet fingers.
  • Don’t: Attempt to use it for longer than 35 minutes in 1.5 meters depth or beyond a 1.5 meter depth.

Dustproof and scratchproof:

  • Do: Use your phone in dirty, dusty environments when the SIM tray is fully inserted. The motorola defy is certified IP68, an industry standard measure for durability.

Extreme temperatures:

  • Do: Use your phone within the operational temperature range of -25º C to + 55º C. It can also handle extreme changes in temperature: shifting between cold and hot, or vice versa very quickly.
  • Don’t: Use it outside the range of 0º C to + 45º C without the use of protective gloves. Don’t store or transport your phone in temperatures below -20° C or above 60° C.