Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 593,307); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 211g vs 268g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.