Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi 7A

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 11/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Redmi 7A — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Redmi 7A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 93
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • 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 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi 7A, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 16 points higher (27/100 vs 11/100). 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 7A 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 7A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A 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 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Redmi 7A
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 193115
Geekbench Single 199
Geekbench Multi 795
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm
Weight 268 g 165 g
Price $90
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 7A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi 7A
$90
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 7A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

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

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

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Redmi 7A — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi 7A — 11/100.

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

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

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

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