Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo Y500

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 27/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo Y500 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 268g).

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 9 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 Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 268g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 9 points higher (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 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 Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Vivo Y500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 15W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 268 g 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" 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
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
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 Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (37/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

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

The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 28/100).

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

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