Motorola Defy 2 vs Poco M5s
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 24/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Poco M5s
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 268g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Poco M5s, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 3 points higher (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s leads (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s leads (95/100 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 M5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Poco M5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | $210 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
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 M5s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Poco M5s 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 M5s?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco M5s — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco M5s?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (39/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.