ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Motorola Defy 2
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 45/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 593,307); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably lighter (225g vs 268g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Motorola Defy 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 268g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 20/100)
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Motorola Defy 2, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 23 points higher (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 2299 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 268 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Motorola Defy 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Motorola Defy 2 by 294.8% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Defy 2
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In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Motorola Defy 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 23 points (68/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Motorola Defy 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Motorola Defy 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Motorola Defy 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Motorola Defy 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.