Motorola Defy 2 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 45/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 593,307); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 268g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 15 points higher (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Motorola Defy 2 by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.