Honor Magic 7 Pro vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor Magic 7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 27/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic 7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic 7 Pro is noticeably lighter (223g vs 268g).
Honor Magic 7 Pro
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Lighter: 223g vs 268g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic 7 Pro vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor Magic 7 Pro scores 45 points higher (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (79/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Pro | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 3018146 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (21/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 45 points (72/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 7 Pro and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 7 Pro over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.