Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is faster in AnTuTu (736,675 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is noticeably lighter (202g vs 268g).

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 2 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 Stylus 5G (2023)
Performance 52
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money 64
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 736675 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 935 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2719 vs 2299
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 202g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (52/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). 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 Stylus 5G (2023) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (45/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023): The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 593307 736675
Geekbench Single 915 935
Geekbench Multi 2299 2719
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 20W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm
Weight 268 g 202 g
Price $169
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
47/100 +19.5%
736675 AnTuTu

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads Motorola Defy 2 by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
$169
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).

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 Stylus 5G (2023) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (45/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — 47/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads on performance (52/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.