Motorola Defy (2021)
#3017
Motorola Moto G9 Plus
#1733Category Breakdown
Motorola Defy (2021)
Motorola Moto G9 Plus
Performance
72.977.4
Camera
19.165.7
Display
56.576.7
Battery
33.733.7
Build
73.567.9
Connectivity
60.361.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.455.4
Summary
- The Motorola Defy (2021) features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Motorola Moto G9 Plus has a larger 6.81-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Defy is powered by the Snapdragon 662 chipset, whereas the Moto G9 Plus utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 730G, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Moto G9 Plus is superior, with a 64 MP main sensor compared to the Defy's 48 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, unlike the Defy which is limited to 1080p.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Moto G9 Plus supports faster 30W charging compared to the Defy's 20W.
- Regarding build quality, the Defy has a Gorilla Glass Victus front, while the Moto G9 Plus has a standard glass front; both have plastic frames and backs.
- Finally, both phones run Android 10, but the Moto G9 Plus is upgradable to Android 11, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Defy (2021)
Motorola Moto G9 Plus
General
Release Date
2021, June 17
2020, September 07
Announced
2021, June 17
2020, September 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.81"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)2 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired
30W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
169.8 x 78.2 x 10.9 mm (6.69 x 3.08 x 0.43 in)
170 x 78.1 x 9.7 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.38 in)
Weight
232 g
223 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Green
Rose Gold, Indigo Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity