Huawei P40 Lite vs Motorola Defy 2

The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 17/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Huawei P40 Lite — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 16
Design 71
Value for money 89
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 10 points higher (27/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). 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 P40 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei P40 Lite: The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P40 Lite Motorola Defy 2
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 565851
Geekbench Single 797
Geekbench Multi 2120
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 183 g 268 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P40 Lite
$300
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
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 P40 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (36/100 vs 16/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Huawei P40 Lite — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.

Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.