Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 27/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Lighter: 188g vs 268g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 3 points higher (30/100 vs 27/100). 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 Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
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 Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (65/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.