Motorola Defy 2 vs Poco C85

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Poco C85 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
Poco C85
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 43
Design 56
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Poco C85 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 195g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Poco C85, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 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 Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 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.
Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Poco C85
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 810 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm
Weight 268 g 195 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco C85
  • 6.7" 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
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Poco C85
$100
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 Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco C85?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Poco C85 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco C85?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco C85 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Poco C85?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.