Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto G55
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 is faster in AnTuTu (668,462 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Motorola Moto G55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 668462 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 969 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2321 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 179g vs 268g
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 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 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Motorola Moto G55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G55
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Moto G55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Motorola Moto G55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G55 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 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 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G55?
The Motorola Moto G55 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 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 G55?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 48/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto G55?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto G55 (70/100 vs 20/100).