Honor Power 2 vs Motorola Defy 2

The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 49/100 vs 27/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Power 2 is noticeably lighter (228g vs 268g).

The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 22 points (49/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Performance 38
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 75
Design 15
Value for money 91
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 228g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor Power 2 scores 22 points higher (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Power 2: The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Power 2 Motorola Defy 2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 2407614
Geekbench Single 1553
Geekbench Multi 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2700x1224 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 10080 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 228 g 268 g
Price $280
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • 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 Power 2
  • 10080 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Power 2
$280
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (38/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (15/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 22 points (49/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Motorola Defy 2?

The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.