Motorola Defy 2 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 45/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 593,307); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 268g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 25 points higher (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Motorola Defy 2 by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (68/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.