Motorola Defy 2 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 22/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 268g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 5 points higher (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 36/100). 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 V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 15W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 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 V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
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 V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 edges out the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.