Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto G Power 2026

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 268g).

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 44
Design 40
Value for money 89
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G Power 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 208g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto G Power 2026, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G Power 2026: The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Moto G Power 2026
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 15W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 166.6×77.1×8.7 mm
Weight 268 g 208 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (40/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G Power 2026?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G Power 2026?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 — 32/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto G Power 2026?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.