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 — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 2 is faster in AnTuTu (757,199 vs 593,307); the Nubia Neo 2 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Neo 2
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 885
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 757199 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2392 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 208g vs 268g
- Higher performance (50/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Neo 2, the Nubia Neo 2 scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Neo 2 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Unisoc T820 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 757199 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 885 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 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 | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 2
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Neo 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nubia Neo 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 2 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 21.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Neo 2 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 20/100).
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 3 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 45/100, the Nubia Neo 2 — 48/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Neo 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Neo 2 (49/100 vs 20/100).