Motorola Defy 2 vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads — 44/100 vs 27/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is thinner (8.2mm vs 11.9mm).
Motorola Defy 2
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the OnePlus Nord CE5 scores 17 points higher (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | — | |
| Price | — | $392 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.