Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto E22i

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto E22i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 15/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto E22i doesn't; the Motorola Moto E22i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto E22i — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto E22i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 2
Battery 12
Design 88
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Motorola Moto E22i better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto E22i, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 12 points higher (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E22i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E22i (28/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E22i (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto E22i significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto E22i: The Motorola Moto E22i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Moto E22i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio G37
AnTuTu 194025
Geekbench Single 198
Geekbench Multi 868
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4020 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.6×74.7×8.0 mm
Weight 268 g 169 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Moto E22i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto E22i
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Moto E22i
  • 4020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E22i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E22i (28/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E22i (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto E22i significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto E22i?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto E22i — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto E22i?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Moto E22i — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto E22i?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto E22i?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto E22i is a better fit for everyday use.