Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Nokia C21
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 5/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Nokia C21, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 68 points higher (73/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 68 points (73/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.