Motorola Moto G06 vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G06 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 38/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G06 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G06 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G06
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto G06 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G06 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 8 points higher (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). 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 G06 (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G06 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G06 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.4×77.5×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $125 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G06
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G06
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G06
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G06 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Motorola Moto G06 by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (46/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
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 G06 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G06 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Motorola Moto G06 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G06 and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G06 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G06 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 G06 (59/100 vs 24/100).