Motorola Defy 2 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 10/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Motorola Defy 2
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Realme V21, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 17 points higher (27/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Realme V21 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 V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| 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 V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 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 V21?
The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Realme V21?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Realme V21?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Realme V21?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.