Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 27/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (226g vs 268g).

The Redmi Note 17 Pro edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 8 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 17 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 71
Design 17
Value for money 94
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 226g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (17/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Redmi Note 17 Pro scores 8 points higher (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 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 Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (17/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 17 Pro: The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Redmi Note 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu 809091
Geekbench Single 1009
Geekbench Multi 2892
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 15W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm
Weight 268 g 226 g
Price $230
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP 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 17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi Note 17 Pro
$230
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 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 Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (17/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 35/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.