Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto G17 Power
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto G17 Power (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 21/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 Power has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G17 Power is thinner (8.8mm vs 11.9mm).
Motorola Defy 2
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better camera (36/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto G17 Power, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 6 points higher (27/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power leads (48/100 vs 36/100). 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 G17 Power (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (36/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Motorola Moto G17 Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 G17 Power (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (36/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 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 G17 Power?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Motorola Moto G17 Power by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Moto G17 Power — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
The Motorola Moto G17 Power leads on camera score (36/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G17 Power is a better fit for everyday use.