Huawei P50 Pocket vs Motorola Defy 2

The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. Both devices score the same overall rating of 27/100. Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 268g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 27/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 17
Design 62
Value for money 13
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

The Huawei P50 Pocket and the Motorola Defy 2 received the same MobileRank rating — 27/100. In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (55/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (28/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (55/100 vs 13/100).

Huawei P50 Pocket: The Huawei P50 Pocket 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 P50 Pocket Motorola Defy 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.9" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2790x1188 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 15W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 12
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 190 g 268 g
Price $1410
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 10MP
23
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2790x1188
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50 Pocket
$1410
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (28/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (36/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (55/100 vs 13/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Motorola Defy 2?

Both devices scored 27/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei P50 Pocket.

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei P50 Pocket leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.