Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 593,307); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 268g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Defy 2 by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.