Honor Magic6 Lite vs Motorola Defy 2

The Honor Magic6 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic6 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 27/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic6 Lite has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic6 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 268g).

The Honor Magic6 Lite edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 45
Design 68
Value for money 92
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic6 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 35W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 268g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor Magic6 Lite scores 9 points higher (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite leads (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic6 Lite: The Honor Magic6 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic6 Lite Motorola Defy 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 736675
Geekbench Single 935
Geekbench Multi 2719
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1220x2652 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 35W 15W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 185 g 268 g
Price $261
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2652
  • 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 Magic6 Lite
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic6 Lite
$261
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor Magic6 Lite edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor Magic6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor Magic6 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Lite over the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor Magic6 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.