Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia C31

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 10/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia C31 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia C31 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nokia C31, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 17 points higher (27/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 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.
Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nokia C31
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 268 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 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 Nokia C31?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia C31 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia C31 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.