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).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Nokia XR21
- 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)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
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).
| 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 | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Nokia XR21 by 299.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.