Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 593,307); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 268g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2299
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 593307 3207005
Geekbench Single 915 3228
Geekbench Multi 2299 9553
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 268 g 205 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +81.5%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Motorola Defy 2 by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (93/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (63/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (87/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (54/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.