Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 27/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (229g vs 268g).

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 28 points (55/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Performance 48
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 63
Design 13
Value for money 65
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 229g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (13/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 28 points higher (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2500131
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2480x1116
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
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 14
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 268 g 229 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 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 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 28 points (55/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.