Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo V40e

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo V40e (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V40e leads — 37/100 vs 27/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V40e has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V40e doesn't; the Vivo V40e is noticeably lighter (183g vs 268g).

The Vivo V40e is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Vivo V40e
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 58
Design 71
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo V40e better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 183g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo V40e, the Vivo V40e scores 10 points higher (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40e leads (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e leads (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo V40e and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40e is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40e significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 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 V40e: The Vivo V40e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo V40e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, Funtouch 14
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm
Weight 268 g 183 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo V40e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V40e
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo V40e
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo V40e and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40e is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (58/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V40e significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 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 V40e?

The Vivo V40e is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo V40e?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo V40e — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo V40e?

The Vivo V40e leads on camera score (41/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo V40e?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V40e is a better fit for everyday use.