Motorola Defy 2 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 45/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 593,307); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 268g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 16 points higher (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $459 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Motorola Defy 2 by 44.2% 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 (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (64/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.