Motorola Defy 2 vs Poco M7
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Poco M7 is noticeably lighter (224g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Poco M7
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 268g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Poco M7, the Poco M7 scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 224 g | |
| Price | — | $110 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (20/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Poco M7?
The Poco M7 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 M7?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco M7 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Poco M7?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.