Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 31/100 vs 27/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 268g).

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 203g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 4 points higher (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, Funtouch 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 268 g 203 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 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 Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (46/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.