Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo S17e

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo S17e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17e leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S17e is noticeably lighter (178g vs 268g).

The Vivo S17e edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 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 S17e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo S17e better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 268g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo S17e, the Vivo S17e scores 6 points higher (33/100 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 Vivo S17e is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17e and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17e significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 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 S17e: The Vivo S17e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo S17e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 15W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 164.2×74.9×7.4 mm
Weight 268 g 178 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo S17e
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S17e
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo S17e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
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 Vivo S17e is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17e and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S17e significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 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 S17e?

The Vivo S17e edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo S17e?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo S17e — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo S17e?

The Vivo S17e leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo S17e?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S17e is a better fit for everyday use.