Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi A3X

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 45/100 vs 21/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 195,539); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't; the Redmi A3X is noticeably lighter (192g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 24 points (45/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
Redmi A3X
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 781
  • Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 268g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi A3X, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 24 points higher (45/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (47/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (47/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A3X: The Redmi A3X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Redmi A3X
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 593307 195539
Geekbench Single 915 189
Geekbench Multi 2299 781
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 10W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 268 g 192 g
Price $80
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Redmi A3X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Redmi A3X
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Redmi A3X
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Redmi A3X MediaTek Helio G36
21/100 -203.4%
195539 AnTuTu

Motorola Defy 2 leads Redmi A3X by 203.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi A3X
$80
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (47/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (66/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (33/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 24 points (45/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on performance (47/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for everyday use.