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).

The Xiaomi 11i edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 7 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
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
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 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.

Frequently asked questions
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.