Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo S18e

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 31/100 vs 27/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo S18e is noticeably lighter (193g vs 268g).

The Vivo S18e 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 S18e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 46
Design 58
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo S18e better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 193g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S18e scores 4 points higher (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e leads (46/100 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 S18e are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 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 S18e: The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo S18e
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 4800 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm
Weight 268 g 193 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo S18e
  • 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 S18e
  • 6.7" 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 S18e
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
46
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 S18e are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 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 S18e?

The Vivo S18e 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 S18e?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo S18e — 31/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo S18e?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.