Motorola Defy 2 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 45/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 593,307); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 268g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (61/100 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), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 15 points higher (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1050601 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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 | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Motorola Defy 2 by 43.5% 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) is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.