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 — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 593,307); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 221g vs 268g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 9119 | |
| 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 | 15W | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Defy 2 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 20/100).
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 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.