Motorola Defy 2 vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 593,307); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 268g).

The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2299
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 168g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 593307 1119714
Geekbench Single 915 1488
Geekbench Multi 2299 3373
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 268 g 168 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 +47.0%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 III leads Motorola Defy 2 by 47.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (51/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.