Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi 7

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 10/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7 doesn't; the Redmi 7 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Redmi 7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Redmi 7
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 7 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi 7, 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 "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 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 7: The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Redmi 7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
AnTuTu 243691
Geekbench Single 295
Geekbench Multi 1037
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB 16GB / 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm
Weight 268 g 180 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi 7
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 7
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi 7
$130
Detailed category analysis
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 Redmi 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi 7?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Redmi 7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi 7?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi 7 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi 7?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi 7?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.