Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia X30
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100. Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nokia X30
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 185g vs 268g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia X30 received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Defy 2 leads Nokia X30 by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (51/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia X30?
Both devices scored 45/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia X30?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia X30 (68/100 vs 20/100).