Motorola Moto E6 Plus vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto E6 Plus (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 18/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 177,554); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto E6 Plus doesn't; the Motorola Moto E6 Plus is noticeably lighter (149g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto E6 Plus
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto E6 Plus better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 231g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto E6 Plus vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 28 points higher (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E6 Plus (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E6 Plus (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E6 Plus (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E6 Plus (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto E6 Plus | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.6×73.1×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto E6 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto E6 Plus
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto E6 Plus
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto E6 Plus and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Motorola Moto E6 Plus by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E6 Plus (46/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E6 Plus (67/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E6 Plus (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E6 Plus (42/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto E6 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E6 Plus by 28 points (46/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto E6 Plus and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto E6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto E6 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto E6 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto E6 Plus 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 E6 Plus (77/100 vs 24/100).