Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 59/100 vs 45/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 593,307); the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably lighter (220g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 268g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 14 points higher (59/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads Motorola Defy 2 by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (64/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.