Motorola Defy 2 vs Poco M6

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 25/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't; the Poco M6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Poco M6 by just 2 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
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 195g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Poco M6, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 2 points higher (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 leads (100/100 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 M6 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M6: The Poco M6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Poco M6
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
AnTuTu 408000
Geekbench Single 732
Geekbench Multi 1954
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 13 / MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm
Weight 268 g 195 g
Price $120
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Poco M6
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco M6
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Poco M6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Poco M6
$120
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 M6 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

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

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

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

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco M6 — 25/100.

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

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.