Motorola Defy 2 vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 268g).

The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 178g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 ZTE Blade V50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 268 g 178 g
Price $351
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
ZTE Blade V50
$351
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.