Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 57/100 vs 27/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably lighter (268g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 30 points (57/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 52
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Lighter: 268g vs 309g

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 30 points higher (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 36/100). 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 TriFold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2926532
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2408 2160x1584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 15W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 6GB 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 268 g 309 g
Price $2899
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 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 TriFold notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 36/100).

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 TriFold (55/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 30 points (57/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 57/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 28/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.