Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads — 35/100 vs 27/100 (a 8-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 Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 268g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi Civi 1S scores 8 points higher (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (46/100 vs 28/100). 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 Civi 1S notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- 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 Civi 1S notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (46/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 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 Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.