Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto G8 Power

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto G8 Power (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 13/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 Power is noticeably lighter (197g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G8 Power — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 11
Battery 36
Design 53
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto G8 Power, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 14 points higher (27/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 11/100). 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 G8 Power (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (28/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 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 G8 Power: The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Moto G8 Power
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2300
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 10.0
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 156.0×75.8×9.6 mm
Weight 268 g 197 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
11
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2300
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
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 G8 Power (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (28/100 vs 11/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 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 G8 Power?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G8 Power — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G8 Power?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Power — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G8 Power?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto G8 Power?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use.