Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Nokia XR21

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 46/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 592,015).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Nokia XR21, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 34 points higher (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Nokia XR21
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 2366913 592015
Geekbench Single 1553 905
Geekbench Multi 6403 2003
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 231 g
Price $590
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 -299.8%
592015 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Nokia XR21 by 299.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.