Honor X9c vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 27/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 268g).
Honor X9c
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 268g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor X9c scores 11 points higher (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c leads (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c leads (91/100 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 X9c is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $280 | — |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 X9c is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (59/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X9c is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.