Honor X8d vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 36/100 vs 27/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 268g).
Honor X8d
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 268g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor X8d scores 9 points higher (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d leads (38/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d leads (95/100 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 X8d is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $220 | — |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X8d 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 X8d and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X8d leads on camera score (38/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.