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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 23/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Nokia X30 by just 4 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 X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 268g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nokia X30, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 4 points higher (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 20/100). 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 X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 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 X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nokia X30
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
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
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
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
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 X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (36/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 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 X30?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Nokia X30 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia X30?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia X30 — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia X30?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.