Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Motorola Defy 2
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Motorola Defy 2
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 6 points higher (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 268 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.