Motorola Moto E13 vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto E13 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 29/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto E13 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 333,647); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto E13 doesn't; the Motorola Moto E13 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto E13
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto E13 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto E13 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 17 points higher (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto E13 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E13 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto E13 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto E13
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto E13
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto E13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto E13 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Motorola Moto E13 by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto E13 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E13 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto E13 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto E13 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto E13 and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto E13 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto E13 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto E13 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto E13 over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto E13 (66/100 vs 24/100).