Motorola Defy 2 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 593,307); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 200g vs 268g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Motorola Defy 2 by 84.6% 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (69/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.