Motorola Defy 2 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 593,307); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 268g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Motorola Defy 2 by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (70/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.