Honor 8A vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 10/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 268g).
Honor 8A
Motorola Defy 2
- Lighter: 150g vs 268g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 17 points higher (27/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A leads (100/100 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 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $140 | — |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
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 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Honor 8A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.