Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia C21

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 5/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 22 points (27/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia C21 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 268g

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

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nokia C21, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 22 points higher (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 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.
Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nokia C21
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm
Weight 268 g 195 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
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 Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 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 Nokia C21?

The Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 22 points (27/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia C21?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia C21?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia C21?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.