Motorola Defy 2 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 593,307); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Lighter: 198g vs 268g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Motorola Defy 2 by 75.0% 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 (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.