Honor X6d vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor X6d (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 24/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6d has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X6d is noticeably lighter (186g vs 268g).
Honor X6d
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 268g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X6d vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 3 points higher (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Honor X6d are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6d is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6d significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X6d | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 268 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X6d
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X6d
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6d
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Honor X6d are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6d is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6d significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X6d or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Honor X6d by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X6d and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X6d has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Honor X6d over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X6d is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.