Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Motorola Defy 2
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 25/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 268g).
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Motorola Defy 2
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 268g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 2 points higher (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 268 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 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 Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Huawei nova 10 Youth by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth leads on camera score (41/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.