Motorola Defy 2 vs Poco M6 Plus

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Poco M6 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 268g).

The Poco M6 Plus edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 5 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 M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 268g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Poco M6 Plus scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Poco M6 Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 268 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Poco M6 Plus edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco M6 Plus?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Poco M6 Plus?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.