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).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Defy 2

Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money —

Poco F8

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 70

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).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

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
33
camera

Poco F8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Defy 2

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Poco F8

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Defy 2

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery

Poco F8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100 +81.0%
3126402 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 (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.