Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 593,307); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 210g vs 268g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Motorola Defy 2 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.