Fairphone 5 vs Motorola Defy 2
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Motorola Defy 2
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 212g vs 268g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Fairphone 5 scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2299 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 268 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Fairphone 5 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 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 28/100).