Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi Note 13R

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 13R is noticeably lighter (205g vs 268g).

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 2 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 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Redmi Note 13R
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 268 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.