Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 45/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 593,307); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (201g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 268g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 29 points higher (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Motorola Defy 2 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.