Motorola Defy 2 vs OnePlus Nord N100

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the OnePlus Nord N100 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 19/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord N100 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord N100 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the OnePlus Nord N100 by just 8 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 N100
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 94
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord N100 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the OnePlus Nord N100, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 8 points higher (27/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord N100 leads (94/100 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 N100 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord N100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord N100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
OnePlus Nord N100: The OnePlus Nord N100 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 OnePlus Nord N100
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 251428
Geekbench Single 272
Geekbench Multi 992
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 10, OxygenOS 10.5
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 164.9×75.1×8.5 mm
Weight 268 g 188 g
Price $230
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
OnePlus Nord N100
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Nord N100
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
OnePlus Nord N100
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
OnePlus Nord N100
$230
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 N100 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord N100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord N100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the OnePlus Nord N100?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the OnePlus Nord N100 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the OnePlus Nord N100?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the OnePlus Nord N100 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the OnePlus Nord N100?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the OnePlus Nord N100?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord N100 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.