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).

The Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 45 points (72/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 7 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 77
Design 21
Value for money 34
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic 7 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor Magic 7 Pro: The Honor Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
79
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic 7 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 7 Pro
  • 5270 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
77
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic 7 Pro
$1099
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.