Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy (2021) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/3/2023 11:12 AM, updated: 3/3/2023 11:34 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2A X Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Redmi 2A Compare Motorola Defy (2021) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

20 Advantages Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2A
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
232 grams (8.12 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)73% Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)16% Thinner
270 PPI	vs	+312 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
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Model	Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Other model names	Motorola Defy (2021, Global)	Xiaomi Hongmi 2A, Xiaomi Redmi 2A Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	7/25/2021, Announced: 6/17/2021	3/1/2015
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.2 x 169.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.69 in)	67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight	232 grams (8.12 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
System version	Android 10	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)	32bit: Leadcore InnoPower LC1860C
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)	ARM Mali-T628 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 177213 (v8), 164490 (v9) Geekbench: 5403 (v4.4), 1511 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41/5" 2MP depth f/2.41/5"	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Green	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 6.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)	Redmi 2A
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered