Motorola Moto G04s vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G04s (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 35/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G04s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 333,647); the Motorola Moto G04s is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G04s
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto G04s 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 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G04s vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 11 points higher (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04s (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04s (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G04s and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G04s | 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 | 50 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 G04s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G04s
- 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 G04s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G04s and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Motorola Moto G04s 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 G04s (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04s (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G04s and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G04s or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G04s — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G04s and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G04s has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G04s or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G04s or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G04s 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 G04s (72/100 vs 24/100).