Motorola Defy 2 vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 27/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 268g
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 22 points higher (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1405881 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1237 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $449 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 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 (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 22 points (49/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.