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 — 63/100 vs 45/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 593,307); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 268g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 18 points higher (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 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 | 15W | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Motorola Defy 2 by 58.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (57/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.