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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 22/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Redmi Note 10S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 36
Design 76
Value for money 93
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 268g

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 5 points higher (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (35/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Redmi Note 10S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W
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
Price $250
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi Note 10S
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (35/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Redmi Note 10S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 10S?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Redmi Note 10S leads on camera score (35/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi Note 10S?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.