Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 24/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) 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 251,428); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is noticeably lighter (204g vs 231g).
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 992
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 22 points higher (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 18/100). 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 G Play (2021) (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (42/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 2003 | |
| 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 | 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 57.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (46/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (42/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 22 points (46/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.