Honor 10 Lite vs Motorola Defy 2

The Honor 10 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 11/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (162g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Honor 10 Lite — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 97
Value for money 95
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 10 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 10 Lite vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 16 points higher (27/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 10 Lite leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (28/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 10 Lite: The Honor 10 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 10 Lite Motorola Defy 2
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 710 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 336905
Geekbench Single 362
Geekbench Multi 1222
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 162 g 268 g
Price $220
Camera comparison
Honor 10 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
6
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor 10 Lite
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 10 Lite
  • 3400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 10 Lite
$220
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (28/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 Lite or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Honor 10 Lite — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 10 Lite and the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 Lite or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Honor 10 Lite over the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor 10 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.