Motorola Defy 2 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Overall rating 27/100
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 168g vs 268g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 168 g | |
| Price | — | $449 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (2/100 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 10 VII and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.