Motorola Defy 2 vs Poco M4 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Poco M4 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M4 Pro leads — 30/100 vs 27/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco M4 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 268g).

The Poco M4 Pro edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 3 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 M4 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 94
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Poco M4 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 268g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Poco M4 Pro, the Poco M4 Pro scores 3 points higher (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro leads (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M4 Pro leads (94/100 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 M4 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M4 Pro: The Poco M4 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Poco M4 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 493222
Geekbench Single 678
Geekbench Multi 1895
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm
Weight 268 g 179 g
Price $230
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Poco M4 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco M4 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Poco M4 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Poco M4 Pro
$230
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 M4 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco M4 Pro?

The Poco M4 Pro edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco M4 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco M4 Pro — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco M4 Pro?

The Poco M4 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Poco M4 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M4 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.