Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z11

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 27/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably lighter (228g vs 268g).

The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 24 points (51/100 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 Z11
Performance 41
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 77
Design 15
Value for money 90
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 228g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 24 points higher (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z11: The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo iQOO Z11
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu 2612264
Geekbench Single 1553
Geekbench Multi 6403
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 268 g 228 g
Price $290
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (41/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (15/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 24 points (51/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.