Honor X7b vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor X7b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X7b leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7b has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X7b is noticeably lighter (199g vs 268g).
Honor X7b
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 268g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X7b vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor X7b scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X7b leads (84/100 vs 55/100). 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 X7b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X7b significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X7b notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X7b | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $369 | — |
Honor X7b
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X7b
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7b
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
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 X7b (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X7b significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X7b notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7b or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X7b edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X7b and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X7b has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7b or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X7b leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7b over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X7b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.