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).
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.