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 — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 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 (218g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Realme GT 8 Pro
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: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 218g vs 268g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 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 (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (46/100 vs 20/100).
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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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 unknownDetailed 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (46/100 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 45 points (90/100 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 — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 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, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.