Motorola Defy 2 vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 593,307); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 268g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Defy 2

Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money —

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money 82

What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?


  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 20/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Defy 2 Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 593307 3950082
Geekbench Single 915 3639
Geekbench Multi 2299 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2780x1264
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 15W —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 15
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm —
Weight 268 g 207 g
Launch price — $599

Camera comparison

Motorola Defy 2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
73
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Defy 2

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Defy 2

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +85.0%
3950082 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Motorola Defy 2 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Defy 2

Price unknown

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (73/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.