Motorola Edge 30 Neo vs Nokia XR21

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4020); the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is noticeably lighter (155g vs 231g).

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Performance 46
Display 82
Camera 50
Battery 38
Portability 85
Value for money
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 155g vs 231g

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (85/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4020 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Neo vs the Nokia XR21, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Edge 30 Neo are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 24/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Neo: The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Neo Nokia XR21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 592015 592015
Geekbench Single 905 905
Geekbench Multi 2003 2003
Display 6.3" P-OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4020 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 68W 33W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.9×71.2×7.8 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 155 g 231 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 5W
38
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 Neo and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Neo Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
52/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Edge 30 Neo are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Neo or the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Neo and the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Neo or the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Neo over the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.