Motorola Defy 2 vs Sony Xperia 1 V

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 27/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 268g).

The Sony Xperia 1 V 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
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 66
Value for money 48
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 187g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 16 points higher (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Sony Xperia 1 V
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1761879
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm
Weight 268 g 187 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Sony Xperia 1 V 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 Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on camera score (34/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.