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).
Honor 90 Lite
Motorola Defy 2
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 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).
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.