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).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Redmi 17C
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 40
Design 42
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi 17C
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.