Motorola Defy 2 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 45/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 593,307); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2299
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 268g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 20 points higher (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Motorola Defy 2 by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (64/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.