Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 593,307); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 214g vs 268g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Defy 2 by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.