Huawei Pura X Max vs Motorola Defy 2
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 45/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 593,307); the Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably lighter (229g vs 268g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Motorola Defy 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 229g vs 268g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 20/100)
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 25 points higher (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2299 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 268 g | |
| Price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Motorola Defy 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Motorola Defy 2 by 255.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (72/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.