Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Flip3
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Flip3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Flip3 leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the Nubia Flip3 is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 593,307); the Nubia Flip3 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Flip3
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Flip3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 187g vs 268g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Flip3, the Nubia Flip3 scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Flip3 leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Flip3 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Flip3 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Flip3 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (72/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia Flip3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400X | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1188x2790 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 170.0×76.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Flip3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Flip3
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Flip3
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nubia Flip3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Flip3 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Flip3 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Flip3 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Flip3 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (72/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Flip3?
The Nubia Flip3 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Flip3?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Flip3 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Flip3?
The Nubia Flip3 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Flip3?
The Nubia Flip3 leads on performance (57/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Flip3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Flip3 (72/100 vs 20/100).