Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto G Power 5G
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Power 5G is noticeably lighter (185g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G Power 5G better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 268g
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto G Power 5G, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G Power 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Motorola Moto G Power 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 2299 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.1×74.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Motorola Moto G Power 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G Power 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G Power 5G?
The Motorola Moto G Power 5G edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 1 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 5G?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G — 46/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto G Power 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (62/100 vs 20/100).