Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo Y300 (China)

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo Y300 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y300 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 27/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y300 (China) has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y300 (China) doesn't; the Vivo Y300 (China) is noticeably lighter (200g vs 268g).

The Vivo Y300 (China) edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 4 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 Y300 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Vivo Y300 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 200g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo Y300 (China), the Vivo Y300 (China) scores 4 points higher (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y300 (China) leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo Y300 (China) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y300 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y300 (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 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 Y300 (China): The Vivo Y300 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo Y300 (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 15W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 15, OriginOS 5
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.6×76.2×7.8 mm
Weight 268 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo Y300 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y300 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y300 (China)
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo Y300 (China) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y300 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y300 (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 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 Y300 (China)?

The Vivo Y300 (China) edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo Y300 (China)?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y300 (China) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo Y300 (China)?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y300 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.