Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 268g).

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 5 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 A26
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 200g vs 268g

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 749719
Geekbench Single 1008
Geekbench Multi 2758
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP67
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 268 g 200 g
Price $182
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.