Motorola Defy 2 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 45/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 593,307); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2299
- Lighter: 172g vs 268g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 22 points higher (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Motorola Defy 2 by 52.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 22 points (67/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.