Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100. Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 2047
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 268g
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Defy 2 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
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Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Both devices scored 45/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola Defy 2 (47/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 (70/100 vs 20/100).