Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 268g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 216g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3815522
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 268 g 216 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 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 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (74/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (30/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.