Honor 400 vs Motorola Defy 2

The Honor 400 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 400 leads — 44/100 vs 27/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 400 has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 400 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 268g).

The Honor 400 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 57
Design 70
Value for money 79
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 400 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 184g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 400 vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor 400 scores 17 points higher (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 leads (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 400 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 400 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 400: The Honor 400 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 400 Motorola Defy 2
Processor Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 1087371
Geekbench Single 1131
Geekbench Multi 2967
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2736 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 156.5×74.6×7.3 mm 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 184 g 268 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Honor 400
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor 400
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 400
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 400
$449
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 400 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (57/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor 400 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 400 and the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor 400 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor 400 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor 400 leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 400 over the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor 400 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.