Motorola Defy 2 vs Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro: The Ultimate Rugged Phone Battle

Looking for a phone that can withstand drops, dust, and water? The Motorola Defy 2 and Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro are both built tough, but which one offers the best overall package? We're diving deep into a head-to-head comparison to help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro edges out the Defy 2 thanks to its superior performance, faster charging, and more versatile camera system. While the Defy 2 boasts wireless charging and a slightly more rugged design, the XCover6 Pro’s overall value and features make it the winner.

PHONES
Phone Names	Motorola Defy 2	Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	2, 5, 23, 25, 26, 28, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 255, 256 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Launch
Announced	2023, February 24	2022, June 29
Status	Available. Released 2023, October	Available. Released 2022, July 13

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame	-
Dimensions	171 x 80 x 11.9 mm (6.73 x 3.15 x 0.47 in)	168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm (6.65 x 3.15 x 0.39 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	268 g (9.45 oz)	235 g (8.29 oz)
	IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 5m for 35 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8m MIL-STD-810H compliant	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m MIL-STD-810H compliant* *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Resolution	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Size	6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~76.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~77.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz	PLS LCD, 120Hz

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 930 (6 nm)	Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
GPU	IMG BXM-8-256	Adreno 642L
OS	Android 12	Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera
Dual	-	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	-	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)	-
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Features	-	HDR
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
35mm jack	No	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Radio	Unspecified	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 3.2, charging connector pins
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/mc/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Emergency SOS via satellite (Bullitt Satellite Connect service)	Samsung DeX support

Battery
Charging	15W wireless	25W wired (USA) 15W wired (International)
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	Li-Po 4050 mAh, removable

Misc
Colors	Black	Black
Models	BM1S1B	SM-G736U, SM-G736U1, SM-G736B, SM-G736B/DS
Price	About 570 EUR	$ 155.92 / C$ 329.97 / £ 249.00 / € 199.99
SAR	-	1.03 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	1.48 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)

Motorola Defy 2

Wireless Charging
Highly Durable Design
Water Resistant
Decent Battery Life

Slower Performance
Less Vibrant Display
Slower Charging
Basic Camera

Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro

Faster Performance
Better Camera
Faster Charging (25W)
Brighter Display
Programmable Button

Less Rugged Design (compared to Defy 2)
Charging speed varies by region
Larger Size

Display Comparison

Both phones feature durable displays, but the XCover6 Pro's screen is brighter and offers better color accuracy. The Defy 2's display is functional but lacks the vibrancy of the XCover6 Pro. The XCover6 Pro also has a slightly larger screen.

Camera Comparison

The XCover6 Pro's camera system is more versatile, offering better image quality in various lighting conditions. While the Defy 2's camera is adequate, it doesn't match the XCover6 Pro's capabilities. The XCover6 Pro likely has better video recording as well.

Performance

The Snapdragon 778G in the XCover6 Pro provides significantly better performance than the Dimensity 930 in the Defy 2. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the XCover6 Pro. The XCover6 Pro's CPU configuration is also more efficient.

Battery Life

Both phones offer decent battery life, but the XCover6 Pro's faster charging (25W wired) gives it a significant advantage. The Defy 2's 15W wireless charging is convenient, but slower than the XCover6 Pro's wired option.

Buying Guide

The Motorola Defy 2 is ideal for users prioritizing wireless charging and a truly rugged, minimalist design. The Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro is best for those needing a more powerful processor, a better camera, and faster wired charging, especially if you're in a region where 25W charging is available.