Honor Magic V2 vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V2 leads — 45/100 vs 27/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V2 is noticeably lighter (231g vs 268g).
Honor Magic V2
Motorola Defy 2
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Lighter: 231g vs 268g
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor Magic V2 scores 18 points higher (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (55/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic V2 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (55/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 1738135 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $1249 | — |
Honor Magic V2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (29/100 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 V2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic V2 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic V2 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic V2 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic V2 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.