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).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Motorola Moto G17 Power by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 48
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 Power better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G17 Power: The Motorola Moto G17 Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Moto G17 Power
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G17 Power
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Moto G17 Power
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.