Motorola Defy 2 vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 268g).

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Faster charging: 15W vs 5W

  • Overall rating 27/100
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 268g

  • Better camera (38/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads (38/100 vs 28/100). 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 ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 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 V80 Pro: The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 268 g 195 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
38
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (56/100 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 V80 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads on camera score (38/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.