Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 43/100 vs 27/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is noticeably lighter (253g vs 268g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 25
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 253g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 16 points higher (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1818396
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2408 2176x1812
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 15W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm
Weight 268 g 253 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (31/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.