Motorola Defy 2 vs Oppo A53

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Oppo A53 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 18/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53 doesn't; the Oppo A53 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Oppo A53 by just 9 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
Oppo A53
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 3
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo A53 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Oppo A53, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 9 points higher (27/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 3/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (28/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Oppo A53 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo A53: The Oppo A53 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Oppo A53
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 16 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 268 g 186 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Oppo A53
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 16MP
3
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Oppo A53
  • 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
Oppo A53
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
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 Oppo A53 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (28/100 vs 3/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo A53 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Oppo A53?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Oppo A53 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Oppo A53?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Oppo A53 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Oppo A53?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Oppo A53?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A53 is a better fit for everyday use.