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 — 61/100 vs 27/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 268g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 34 points (61/100 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
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 34 points higher (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Poco F8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
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
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
Price $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • 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
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Poco F8
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 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 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (72/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 34 points (61/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco F8 — 61/100.

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

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.