Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia G100

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia G100 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 14/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia G100 doesn't; the Nokia G100 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia G100 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nokia G100
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia G100 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nokia G100, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 13 points higher (27/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G100 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 G100 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia G100 (28/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Nokia G100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G100: The Nokia G100 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nokia G100
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
AnTuTu 320666
Geekbench Single 345
Geekbench Multi 1065
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 166.6×76.7×8.9 mm
Weight 268 g 195 g
Price $79
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nokia G100
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia G100
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nokia G100
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Nokia G100
$79
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 G100 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia G100 (28/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia G100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia G100?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia G100 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia G100?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia G100 — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia G100?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia G100?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G100 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.