Huawei nova 10z vs Motorola Defy 2

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 18/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Huawei nova 10z by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
Value for money 55
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 268g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 9 points higher (27/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z leads (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 17/100). 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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10z Motorola Defy 2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 15W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 12
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 179 g 268 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (36/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Huawei nova 10z by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei nova 10z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.