Motorola Moto G54 vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G54 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G54 leads — 47/100 vs 46/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G54 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Moto G54 is faster in AnTuTu (644,203 vs 592,015); the Motorola Moto G54 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G54
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto G54 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 644203 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 912 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2244 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 177g vs 231g
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G54 vs the Nokia XR21, the Motorola Moto G54 scores 1 points higher (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G54 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G54 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G54 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (73/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G54 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 644203 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 912 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2244 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.8×8.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G54
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G54
- 6.5" 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 G54
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G54 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G54 leads Nokia XR21 by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G54 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
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 G54 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G54 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (73/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G54 or the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G54 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G54 and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G54 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G54 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G54 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 G54 (73/100 vs 24/100).