Motorola Defy 2 vs Poco F8
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 45/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 593,307); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Poco F8
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 268g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 29 points higher (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 268 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco F8?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.