Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 7

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads — 39/100 vs 27/100 (a 12-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 7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 268g).

The Nubia Red Magic 7 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 31
Value for money 68
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 7 better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 7, the Nubia Red Magic 7 scores 12 points higher (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nubia Red Magic 7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1384444
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm
Weight 268 g 215 g
Price $600
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/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 7
  • 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 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (20/100 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 7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (31/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.