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 — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-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 noticeably lighter (220g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 27/100
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 268g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (25/100 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 Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
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 (43/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.