Motorola Defy 2 vs OnePlus 16
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 45/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 593,307).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
OnePlus 16
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 50 points higher (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 268 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 50 points (95/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the OnePlus 16?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.