Motorola Defy 2 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 8/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Sony Xperia 1
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
- Better camera (28/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 178g vs 268g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 19 points higher (27/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (28/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (28/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.