Motorola Defy 2 vs Motorola Signature

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 268g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Motorola Signature
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 268 g 186 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Motorola Signature
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.