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 — 42/100 vs 27/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Overall rating 27/100
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 268g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 15 points higher (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1044507 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3315 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $329 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 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 (3a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 55/100).
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 27/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.