Motorola Defy 2 vs OnePlus Nord 2T

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 28/100 vs 27/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 268g).

The OnePlus Nord 2T edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
OnePlus Nord 2T
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 84
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 268g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 1 points higher (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
OnePlus Nord 2T: The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 OnePlus Nord 2T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm
Weight 268 g 190 g
Price $380
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
OnePlus Nord 2T
$380
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The OnePlus Nord 2T edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.