Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Vivo iQOO 15
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 268g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (31/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (78/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.