Motorola Moto G55 vs Nokia C21 Plus

The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $261 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 179g
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $261

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G55 Nokia C21 Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 179 g 178 g
Price $261 $260
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G55
$261
Nokia C21 Plus
$260

Price difference: $1. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (31/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G55 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.