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 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 45/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 593,307); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 268g
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 23 points higher (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 4106 | |
| 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 | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Motorola Defy 2 by 56.2% 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 (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 23 points (68/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.