Motorola Moto G04 vs Nokia G21
The Motorola Moto G04 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G21 leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G04
Nokia G21
What makes Motorola Moto G04 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G04 vs the Nokia G21, the Nokia G21 scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G21 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the Motorola Moto G04 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G04 | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, no major Android upgrades planned | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $179 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G04
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G04
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G04
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G04 and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the Motorola Moto G04 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Nokia G21?
The Nokia G21 edges out the Motorola Moto G04 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G04 and the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Moto G04 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Nokia G21?
The Nokia G21 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G04 over the Nokia G21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia G21 (30/100 vs 12/100).