Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Neo 2

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Neo 2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 2 leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 2 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 268g).

The Nubia Neo 2 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 48
Design 40
Value for money 95
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 208g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Neo 2, the Nubia Neo 2 scores 6 points higher (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Neo 2 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 2: The Nubia Neo 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nubia Neo 2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Unisoc T820
AnTuTu 757199
Geekbench Single 885
Geekbench Multi 2392
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 166.0×76.1×8.5 mm
Weight 268 g 208 g
Price $221
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nubia Neo 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 2
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Neo 2
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Nubia Neo 2
$221
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Neo 2 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (40/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Neo 2?

The Nubia Neo 2 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Neo 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Neo 2 — 33/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Neo 2?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.