Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 27/100 (a 8-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 6 Pro is noticeably lighter (220g vs 268g).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 8 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 Red Magic 6 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 25
Value for money 69
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 220g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro scores 8 points higher (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 630 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm
Weight 268 g 220 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a bit better (11/100 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 6 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (25/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.