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).
Motorola Defy 2
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Overall rating 27/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.