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).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 8T — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 8T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 96
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 8T: The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi Note 8T
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 8T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Note 8T
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi Note 8T
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.