Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia X20

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 20/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia X20 is noticeably lighter (220g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Nokia X20 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nokia X20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 23
Design 25
Value for money 81
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4470 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia X20 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 220g vs 268g

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nokia X20, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 7 points higher (27/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 leads (45/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X20 leads (81/100 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 X20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (45/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia X20: The Nokia X20 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nokia X20
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
AnTuTu 435710
Geekbench Single 689
Geekbench Multi 1597
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4470 mAh
Charging 15W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm
Weight 268 g 220 g
Price $415
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nokia X20
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia X20
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nokia X20
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Nokia X20
$415
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 X20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (45/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (25/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Nokia X20 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia X20 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia X20?

The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X20 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.