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).
Motorola Defy 2
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.