Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Motorola Defy 2
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 593,307); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (231g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Motorola Defy 2
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 231g vs 268g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2299 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 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/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 268 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Motorola Defy 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Motorola Defy 2 by 172.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.