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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money
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).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G Power 5G: The Motorola Moto G Power 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
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
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Motorola Moto G Power 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G Power 5G MediaTek Dimensity 930
46/100
593307 AnTuTu

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?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G Power 5G is a better fit for everyday use.