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 — 67/100 vs 27/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is noticeably lighter (227g vs 268g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 40 points (67/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 40 points higher (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3803420
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
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
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
Price $504
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (16/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

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 40 points (67/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.