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).

Both devices scored the same rating of 45/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Defy 2

Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money —

Redmi Note 10S

Performance 42
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 40

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
33
camera

Redmi Note 10S

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Defy 2

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Redmi Note 10S

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Defy 2

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery

Redmi Note 10S

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100 -10.9%
535127 AnTuTu

Motorola Defy 2 leads Redmi Note 10S by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Defy 2

Price unknown

Redmi Note 10S

$250

Detailed category analysis

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).