Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 22/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 5 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 Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 268g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 5 points higher (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 19/100). 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 Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 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 Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 268 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
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 Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 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 Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.