Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
- Lighter: 171g vs 268g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads (42/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (42/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2885 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (42/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 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 12 Lite NE?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE 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 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.