Fairphone 3+ vs Motorola Defy 2
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 45/100 vs 26/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Motorola Defy 2
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 189g vs 268g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 19 points higher (45/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 2299 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 268 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Motorola Defy 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Defy 2 leads Fairphone 3+ by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (47/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (51/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on performance (47/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Motorola Defy 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 15/100).