Motorola Defy 2 vs Poco F8 Ultra

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 27/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 268g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 56 points (83/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 60
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 218g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 56 points higher (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Poco F8 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3640351
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 268 g 218 g
Price $729
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (27/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 56 points (83/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.