Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 593,307); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably lighter (226g vs 268g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Defy 2

Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?


  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 226g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (40/100 vs 20/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Defy 2 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 593307 3600724
Geekbench Single 915 3639
Geekbench Multi 2299 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 268 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Motorola Defy 2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Defy 2

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Defy 2

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +83.5%
3600724 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Defy 2 by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Defy 2

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (97/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (80/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (40/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.