Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Edge 30 Neo (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is noticeably lighter (155g vs 268g).

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 24
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4020 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 155g vs 268g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Edge 30 Neo, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads (48/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 24/100). 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 Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 30 Neo: The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4020 mAh
Charging 15W 68W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 152.9×71.2×7.8 mm
Weight 268 g 155 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
24
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 Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 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 Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 30 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Edge 30 Neo?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 30 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads on camera score (48/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Edge 30 Neo?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.