Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto G04

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto G04 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 45/100 vs 30/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 330,006); the Motorola Moto G04 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
Motorola Moto G04
Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 1335
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G04 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 268g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto G04, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 15 points higher (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (72/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G04: The Motorola Moto G04 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Moto G04
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 593307 330006
Geekbench Single 915 378
Geekbench Multi 2299 1335
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 15W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, no major Android upgrades planned
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.5×74.5×8.0 mm
Weight 268 g 178 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Motorola Moto G04
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Motorola Moto G04
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Motorola Moto G04
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Motorola Moto G04, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G04 Unisoc T606
30/100 -79.8%
330006 AnTuTu

Motorola Defy 2 leads Motorola Moto G04 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (47/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (66/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (33/100 vs 12/100).

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 G04 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (72/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G04?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G04?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Motorola Moto G04 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G04?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G04?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on performance (47/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto G04?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G04 is a better fit for everyday use.