Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 27/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70 Ultra has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (227g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 268g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Z70 Ultra, the Nubia Z70 Ultra scores 43 points higher (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia Z70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2668x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $729 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (16/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 43 points (70/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Z70 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for active users.