Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto G05
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 24/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G05 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G05 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Motorola Moto G05
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 188g vs 268g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto G05, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 3 points higher (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G05 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G05 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G05 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Motorola Moto G05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G05
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G05 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G05 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G05 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Motorola Moto G05 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Moto G05 — 24/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G05 is a better fit for everyday use.