Motorola Defy 2 vs Tecno Pova Neo

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 14/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't; the Tecno Pova Neo is noticeably lighter (214g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Neo — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Neo
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 32
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 214g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 13 points higher (27/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Neo leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 Pova Neo (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova Neo: The Tecno Pova Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Tecno Pova Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio G25
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 480 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm
Weight 268 g 214 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Tecno Pova Neo
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Tecno Pova Neo
  • 6000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Tecno Pova Neo
$130
Detailed category analysis
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 Pova Neo (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (32/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Neo — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 14/100.

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

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.