Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Flip
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Flip (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Flip leads — 49/100 vs 45/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the Nubia Flip is faster in AnTuTu (859,516 vs 593,307); the Nubia Flip is noticeably lighter (214g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Flip
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Flip better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 859516 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1044 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2785 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 214g vs 268g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Flip, the Nubia Flip scores 4 points higher (49/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Flip is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Flip are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Flip (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia Flip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1188x2790 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4310 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 170.0×75.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Flip
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Flip
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Flip
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nubia Flip, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Flip leads Motorola Defy 2 by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Flip is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Flip are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Flip (51/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Flip?
The Nubia Flip edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Flip?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Flip — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Flip?
The Nubia Flip leads on performance (55/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Flip?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Flip (61/100 vs 20/100).