Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Motorola Defy 2

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 27/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (213g vs 268g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 213g vs 268g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 11 points higher (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 36/100). 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 Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G 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 Pura 90 Pro 5G Motorola Defy 2
Processor Kirin 9030S MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 15W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 213 g 268 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • 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 Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (46/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (33/100 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 Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Motorola Defy 2?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.