Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 593,307); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 223g vs 268g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 89.2% 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 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.