Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto G85
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G85 leads — 36/100 vs 27/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Motorola Moto G85
- Overall rating 27/100
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 171g vs 268g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto G85, the Motorola Moto G85 scores 9 points higher (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Motorola Moto G85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | $280 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G85?
The Motorola Moto G85 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto G85?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Moto G85 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto G85?
The Motorola Moto G85 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto G85?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.