Motorola Defy 2 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 593,307); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is thinner (9.1mm vs 11.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Motorola Defy 2 by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (76/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.