We just received word that Motorola may be soon releasing a new smartphone into the Asian market. The model number registered with the FCC in the United States is XT320, and the device’s name is the Motorola Defy Mini. Just announced yesterday, the device, as is, will probably never be released in the US, but if the Asian market responds well, other versions may be available later on a global scale.

The projected release time is the second quarter of 2012 – somewhere.

Not much is known about this device so far, but here’s what we found out.

Overview

Sturdy, long-lived and powerful, the Defy Mini appears to be a very suitable smartphone to carry the Defy name. Its compact, lightweight form would make the device very comfortable in hand and the full touchscreen operability appears to be supplemented by four function buttons on the lower edge of the mobile phone.

Rounded corners and a black matte case give the smartphone an attractive appearance.

Here are the details of operation known so far.

Specifications

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Dimensions: 109 x 58.5 x 12.55 mm / 107 g
Display: 3.2 inches / TFT capacitive touchscreen / 320 x 480 pixels
Operating System: probably Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Speed: 600 MHz, single core.
Memory: 512 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM / storage expandable to 32 GB via microSD or microSDHC card.
Battery: 1650 mAh / Talk: up to 10 hours / Standby: up to 504 hours.
Camera: Rear: 3 MP / autofocus / LED flash / Video: yes, specs unknown. / Front: 0.3 MP, VGA.
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. / 2G: GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 / 3G: 900, 2100 MHz / Data: HSPA, unknown details/ UTMS / GRPS / EDGE /

Additional comments: Scratch resistant glass; unknown if Corning Gorilla Glass. Document viewer for Office 2003, Office 2007 and PDF files. Amazing battery life. Global roaming – could be groundwork for international versions. Unlimited phone book entries. USB charging system. FM radio. YouTube integration, though the app is downloaded. Picasa support. MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR, MIDI audio player; MPEG4, H.263, H.264 video player.

Overall opinion: Very cool, very powerful mini. This smartphone will probably find lots of user homes when marketed: Good doesn’t have to be big.