Motorola Defy 2 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 27/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 11.9mm).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 34 points (61/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 34 points higher (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 2680
Geekbench Multi 8358
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 268 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (80/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 34 points (61/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.