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).

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 33
Design 85
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto S30 Pro: The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.