Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads — 44/100 vs 27/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably lighter (228g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 228g vs 268g
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 17 points higher (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1720028 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $649 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (29/100 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 8S Pro and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (15/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.