Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi K90

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 27/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 268g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 41 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 41 points higher (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 268 g 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (69/100 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (42/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 41 points (68/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 28/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.