Honor X7a vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 18/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7a has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't; the Honor X7a is noticeably lighter (196g vs 268g).
Honor X7a
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 268g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 15W vs 5W
- Better camera (28/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 9 points higher (27/100 vs 18/100). 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 X7a (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Honor X7a are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7a is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X7a | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 194025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 268 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X7a
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X7a
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7a
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 X7a (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Honor X7a are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7a is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 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 X7a or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Honor X7a by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X7a and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Honor X7a over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X7a is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.