Motorola Defy 2 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 593,307); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 268g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2299
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 268g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 593307 1425446
Geekbench Single 915 1761
Geekbench Multi 2299 4688
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 268 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Defy 2 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Defy 2 MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100
593307 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +58.4%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Motorola Defy 2 by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (71/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (50/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.