Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads — 41/100 vs 27/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is noticeably lighter (177g vs 268g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 54
Design 78
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 177g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ scores 14 points higher (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+: The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1017479
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 15W 68W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 162.8×75.6×7.2 mm
Weight 268 g 177 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is a bit better (7/100 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 70 Fusion+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads on camera score (43/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.