Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Edge 50 Neo

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Edge 50 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads — 39/100 vs 27/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 268g).

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 33
Design 86
Value for money 84
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Edge 50 Neo, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo scores 12 points higher (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 50 Neo: The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 898255
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1200x2670
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4310 mAh
Charging 15W 68W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm
Weight 268 g 171 g
Price $368
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
$368
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 50 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 50 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads on camera score (53/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Edge 50 Neo?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.