Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 593,307); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 208g vs 268g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (59/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Motorola Defy 2 by 85.0% 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 Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (59/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.