Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 593,307).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2299
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 51/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
AnTuTu 593307 2366913
Geekbench Single 915 1553
Geekbench Multi 2299 6403
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 268 g
Price $590
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100 +74.9%
2366913 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Motorola Defy 2 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.