Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M13

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 19/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M13 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M13 by just 8 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 M13
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M13 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy M13, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 8 points higher (27/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 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 M13 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy M13 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 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 M13: The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Samsung Galaxy M13
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 234339
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 836
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 2408x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 268 g 192 g
Price $149
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy M13
$149
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 M13 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy M13 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (60/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 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 M13?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M13 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy M13 — 19/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.