Motorola Moto G04 vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G04 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 30/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 333,647); the Motorola Moto G04 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G04
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto G04 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G04 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 16 points higher (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G04 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G04 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, no major Android upgrades planned | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G04
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G04
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G04
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G04 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Motorola Moto G04 by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G04 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G04 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G04 and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G04 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G04 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 G04 (72/100 vs 24/100).