Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A37

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 268g).

The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 2 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 A37
Performance 7
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 37
Design 75
Value for money 93
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 180g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Samsung Galaxy A37
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 1031048
Geekbench Single 1140
Geekbench Multi 3346
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2340x1080
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 13 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 268 g 180 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A37
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 29/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.