Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo Y31d

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y31d leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't; the Vivo Y31d is noticeably lighter (219g vs 268g).

The Vivo Y31d edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 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 Y31d
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Vivo Y31d better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 268g

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo Y31d, the Vivo Y31d scores 6 points higher (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 Y31d are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y31d: The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo Y31d
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
AnTuTu 522680
Geekbench Single 489
Geekbench Multi 1532
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 15W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 268 g 219 g
Price $185
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo Y31d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y31d
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y31d
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Vivo Y31d
$185
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 Y31d are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (57/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (26/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo Y31d?

The Vivo Y31d edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo Y31d?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y31d — 33/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo Y31d?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.