Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 5G
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 5G is noticeably lighter (218g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 268g
- Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 5G scores 6 points higher (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia Red Magic 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 976177 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $579 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 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 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (27/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G 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 Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.