Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi 17C
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 25/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Redmi 17C
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 268g
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi 17C, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 2 points higher (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 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 Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 268 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
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 Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (42/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.