Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi Note 10S
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100. Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 535,127); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Redmi Note 10S
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 1908
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 268g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 10S received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Defy 2 leads Redmi Note 10S by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (66/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Note 10S?
Both devices scored 45/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi Note 10S leads on camera score (39/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on performance (47/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi Note 10S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi Note 10S (68/100 vs 20/100).