Motorola Defy 2 vs Realme 12 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 38/100 vs 27/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 268g).

The Realme 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 95
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 268g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Realme 12 Pro scores 11 points higher (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (44/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (95/100 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 Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (44/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Realme 12 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 736675
Geekbench Single 935
Geekbench Multi 2719
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 32 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 268 g 190 g
Price $215
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Realme 12 Pro
$215
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 Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (44/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Realme 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Realme 12 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Realme 12 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.