Motorola Moto G Power 2026 vs Nokia C21 Plus

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $300 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 208g).

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 44
Design 40
Value for money 89
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Moto G Power 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 208g
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $300

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).

Motorola Moto G Power 2026: The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Power 2026 Nokia C21 Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Unisoc
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.6×77.1×8.7 mm 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 208 g 178 g
Price $300 $260
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
$300
Nokia C21 Plus
$260

Price difference: $40. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $40.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (44/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (77/100 vs 40/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 and the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 over the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.