Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 593,307); the Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably lighter (226g vs 268g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2299
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 226g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo X300 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 593307 3269794
Geekbench Single 915 3228
Geekbench Multi 2299 9553
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 268 g 226 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +81.9%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Motorola Defy 2 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.