Honor 500 vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 59/100 vs 27/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 268g).
Honor 500
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 268g
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor 500 scores 32 points higher (59/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $380 | — |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (42/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (69/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 32 points (59/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.