Honor GT 2 Pro vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 45/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor GT 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 593,307).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Motorola Defy 2
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 46 points higher (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2299 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 268 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT 2 Pro and Motorola Defy 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Motorola Defy 2 by 565.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 46 points (91/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.