Motorola Moto G34 vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G34 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 44/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G34 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Moto G34 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G34
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto G34 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G34 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 2 points higher (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G34 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G34 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G34 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×74.6×8.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G34
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G34
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G34
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G34 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G34 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G34 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G34 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Motorola Moto G34 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G34 and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G34 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G34 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G34 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 G34 (72/100 vs 24/100).