Motorola Defy 2 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 9/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 268g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 18 points higher (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.