Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia 8
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 45/100 vs 29/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 160g vs 268g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 16 points higher (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Defy 2 leads Nokia 8 by 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on performance (47/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.