Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A07

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy A07 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A07 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A07 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A07 by just 1 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 A07
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 70
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A07 better?
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 184g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy A07, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 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 A07 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A07 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 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 A07: The Samsung Galaxy A07 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Samsung Galaxy A07
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 533135
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" PLS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 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 / 8GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm
Weight 268 g 184 g
Price $120
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Samsung Galaxy A07
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A07
  • 6.7" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy A07
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A07
$120
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 A07 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A07 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 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 A07?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A07 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A07?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy A07 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy A07?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A07 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.