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).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Defy 2

Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money —

Nothing Phone (2)

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 40

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).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.

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
33
camera

Nothing Phone (2)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Defy 2

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Defy 2

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100 +58.7%
1436634 AnTuTu

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 unknown

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Detailed 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.