Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia G400

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 45/100 vs 43/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 477,542); the Nokia G400 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Nokia G400 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 1816
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 198g vs 268g

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nokia G400, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 2 points higher (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G400 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nokia G400
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 593307 477542
Geekbench Single 915 746
Geekbench Multi 2299 1816
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 20W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 268 g 198 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nokia G400, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100 -24.2%
477542 AnTuTu

Motorola Defy 2 leads Nokia G400 by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G400 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia G400?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Nokia G400 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia G400?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia G400 — 43/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia G400?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on performance (47/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia G400?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.