Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo Y19

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo Y19 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 20/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y19 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y19 doesn't; the Vivo Y19 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Vivo Y19 by just 7 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 Y19
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo Y19 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 199g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo Y19, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 7 points higher (27/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y19 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y19: The Vivo Y19 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo Y19
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 15, Funtouch 15
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 162.2×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 268 g 199 g
Price $65
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo Y19
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y19
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y19
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Vivo Y19
$65
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y19 (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo Y19?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Vivo Y19 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo Y19?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y19 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo Y19?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo Y19?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y19 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.