Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 593,307); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 268g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $958 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.