Motorola Defy 2 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 23/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).
Motorola Defy 2
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 4 points higher (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 268 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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 Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.