Motorola Defy 2 vs Nothing Phone (2a)

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 27/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 268g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 13 points higher (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nothing Phone (2a)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
AnTuTu 985261
Geekbench Single 1100
Geekbench Multi 3000
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2412x1084
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 45W
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
OS Android 12 Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 268 g 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (4/100 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 (2a) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.