Honor 90 Lite vs Motorola Defy 2

The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 23/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Honor 90 Lite by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 21
Battery 27
Design 76
Value for money 93
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 35W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 4 points higher (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (93/100 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 90 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (28/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 90 Lite: The Honor 90 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 90 Lite Motorola Defy 2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 35W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 73
Main camera 100 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 179 g 268 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
  • Main: 100MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
21
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90 Lite
$250
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 90 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (28/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Honor 90 Lite by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.