Motorola Defy 2 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 27/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nothing Phone (2)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Overall rating 27/100
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 268g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 17 points higher (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.