Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi 11i
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Xiaomi 11i is noticeably lighter (207g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Xiaomi 11i
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 268g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Xiaomi 11i scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 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 Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
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 Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (41/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Xiaomi 11i edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (41/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.