Motorola Defy 2 vs ZTE Blade 20

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 12/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade 20 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade 20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 15 points higher (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (28/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade 20 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade 20: The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 ZTE Blade 20
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 303398
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1560
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm
Weight 268 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
ZTE Blade 20
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade 20
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Blade 20
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (28/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade 20 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade 20 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Blade 20?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the ZTE Blade 20?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.