Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 is noticeably lighter (231g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Nokia XR21
- Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 231g vs 268g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (24/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Defy 2 leads Nokia XR21 by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.