Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100. Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 593,307); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is noticeably lighter (230g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 593307
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 230g vs 268g
- Better camera (47/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Motorola Defy 2 by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (51/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
Both devices scored 45/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 33/100).