Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi Note 8T
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 16/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Redmi Note 8T
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (28/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 268g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi Note 8T, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 11 points higher (27/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (28/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Redmi Note 8T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (28/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Note 8T?
The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 8T — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Note 8T?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Note 8T — 16/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi Note 8T?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.