Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 10T

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi Mi 10T (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 10T leads — 36/100 vs 27/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 10T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 268g).

The Xiaomi Mi 10T edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 10T
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 39
Design 30
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10T better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 216g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10T, the Xiaomi Mi 10T scores 9 points higher (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T leads (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 10T: The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Xiaomi Mi 10T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 915617
Geekbench Single 1168
Geekbench Multi 3431
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 10
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm
Weight 268 g 216 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 10T
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (43/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (30/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Xiaomi Mi 10T edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10T — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Xiaomi Mi 10T leads on camera score (43/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Xiaomi Mi 10T leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.