Honor X9a vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 27/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 268g).
Honor X9a
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 268g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor X9a scores 9 points higher (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 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 X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X9a 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 X9a and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.