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 — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 593,307); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 215g vs 268g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 15W | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.