Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Moto S30 Pro
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 27/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 33/100)
- Faster charging: 68W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 268g
- Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Moto S30 Pro, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro scores 12 points higher (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Motorola Moto S30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 68W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (15/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 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 S30 Pro?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.