Motorola Defy 2 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 45/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 593,307); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 268g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 17 points higher (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 60.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.