Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A03s

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 13/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 268g

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

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 14 points higher (27/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (100/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A03s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Samsung Galaxy A03s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 199111
Geekbench Single 476
Geekbench Multi 828
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB 32GB
OS Android 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 268 g 196 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
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 Samsung Galaxy A03s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.