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 — 70/100 vs 27/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 200g vs 268g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 43 points higher (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| 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 | 0W | 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, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
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 43 points (70/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.