Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 593,307); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 268g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Motorola Defy 2 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.