Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 593,307); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 268g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2299
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 593307 3119308
Geekbench Single 915 3041
Geekbench Multi 2299 9494
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 15W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 268 g 207 g
Price $650
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +81.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (73/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (55/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.