ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Motorola Defy 2

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads — 63/100 vs 45/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 593,307); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is noticeably lighter (239g vs 268g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money 38
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2299
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 239g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Motorola Defy 2, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 scores 18 points higher (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.

ASUS ROG Phone 7: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 7 Motorola Defy 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 1754213 593307
Geekbench Single 2004 915
Geekbench Multi 5311 2299
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2448x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 15W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13 / ROG UI Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 239 g 268 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Motorola Defy 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100 -195.7%
593307 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 195.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 7
$999
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Motorola Defy 2?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Motorola Defy 2?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Motorola Defy 2?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Motorola Defy 2?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (75/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Motorola Defy 2?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.