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).

The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.