Motorola Defy 2 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably lighter (210g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 210g vs 268g
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $355 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (4/100 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 (4b) and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (37/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 34/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.