Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 27/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (230g vs 268g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 51 points (78/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 57
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 230g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 51 points higher (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4372440
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 15W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 268 g 230 g
Price $760
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
$760
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 51 points (78/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.