Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 27/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 268g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 268g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 11 points higher (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). 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 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (44/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 268 g 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
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 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (44/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.