Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads — 42/100 vs 27/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is noticeably lighter (234g vs 268g).

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Performance 10
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 48
Design 7
Value for money 20
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 234g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (10/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (7/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra scores 15 points higher (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (73/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1037544
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm
Weight 268 g 234 g
Price $1300
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 20MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
$1300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (10/100 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 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (73/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads on performance (10/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.