Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 27/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 268g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (18/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.