Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 27/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 268g).

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 67
Design 51
Value for money 95
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 16 points higher (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 956756
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 3185
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 268 g 199 g
Price $220
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (49/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.