Motorola Moto G35 vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Motorola Moto G35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Moto G35 is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 592,015); the Motorola Moto G35 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G35
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 735
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Moto G35 and the Nokia XR21 received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Moto G35 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G35 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G35
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G35 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G35 leads Nokia XR21 by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
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 and the Motorola Moto G35 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Nokia XR21?
Both devices scored 46/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Motorola Moto G35 (68/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G35 and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 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 G35 (68/100 vs 24/100).