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 — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 593,307); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably lighter (230g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 230g vs 268g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Motorola Defy 2 by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
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 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
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 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
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 (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the 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.