Fairphone 6 vs Motorola Defy 2
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the Fairphone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,025 vs 593,307); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Motorola Defy 2
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027025 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 193g vs 268g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Fairphone 6 scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2299 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 268 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Motorola Defy 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Fairphone 6 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (51/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Fairphone 6 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (60/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.