Motorola Defy 2 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 593,307); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
ZTE Axon 40
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2299
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 268g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (51/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (53/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Motorola Defy 2 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.