Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 27/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 268g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 36 points (63/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 221g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 36 points higher (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 268 g 221 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 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 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (73/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (23/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 36 points (63/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 63/100.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.