Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 5/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Motorola Defy 2
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 22 points higher (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 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 GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 268 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 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 GS3?
The Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 22 points (27/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.