Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 593,307); the Redmi K90 Max is noticeably lighter (227g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 268g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (41/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Motorola Defy 2 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (41/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.