Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A05

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 19/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A05 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 56
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 195g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 8 points higher (27/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 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 A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 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 A05: The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Samsung Galaxy A05
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 13
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm
Weight 268 g 195 g
Price $89
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A05
$89
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 A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 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 A05?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A05 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.