Honor 90 Smart vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) 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 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 90 Smart is noticeably lighter (199g vs 268g).
Honor 90 Smart
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 268g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (28/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 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 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $355 | — |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 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 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Honor 90 Smart by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.