Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 24/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 251,428); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 992
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 21 points higher (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (44/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (44/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (47/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (44/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (63/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (47/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 21 points (45/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on performance (44/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (47/100 vs 10/100).