Motorola Defy 2 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 44/100 vs 27/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is thinner (8.9mm vs 11.9mm).

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 63
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 17 points higher (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
AnTuTu 1700848
Geekbench Single 1398
Geekbench Multi 4313
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 70W
Wireless charging 0W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 15, HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm
Weight 268 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
63
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra 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 Pova 7 Ultra?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (40/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.