Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 1 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 Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 268g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 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 Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 268 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 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 Z7?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.