Motorola Defy 2 vs Oppo A53s

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 20/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't; the Oppo A53s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Oppo A53s by just 7 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 A53s
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 100
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 Oppo A53s better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Oppo A53s, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 7 points higher (27/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A53s leads (100/100 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 Oppo A53s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Oppo A53s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A53s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo A53s: The Oppo A53s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Oppo A53s
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 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 $150
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Oppo A53s
  • 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
Oppo A53s
  • 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 A53s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Oppo A53s
$150
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 A53s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (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 Oppo A53s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A53s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Oppo A53s?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Oppo A53s by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Oppo A53s?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Oppo A53s — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Oppo A53s?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Oppo A53s?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A53s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.