Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 268g
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 28/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 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 | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 28/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (60/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.