Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 6 points higher (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). 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 5 Pro are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 268 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • 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 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
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 5 Pro are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (60/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 5 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.