Motorola Defy 2 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-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 Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 593,307); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 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)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 211g vs 268g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 Pro-I notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 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 Pro-I (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Motorola Defy 2 by 47.0% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 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 Pro-I (51/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.