Motorola Defy 2 vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 561,891); the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is noticeably lighter (210g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 561891
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 2014
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 268g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 561891 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 268 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Defy 2 leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 5.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (49/100 vs 20/100).