Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 178g vs 268g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Redmi Note 15 Special scores 6 points higher (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Redmi Note 15 Special edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.