Motorola Moto G55 vs Nokia C21

The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Moto G55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 195g).

The Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 195g

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nokia C21 better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Nokia C21, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G55 Nokia C21
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 3000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm
Weight 179 g 195 g
Price $261
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia C21
  • 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
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G55
$261
Nokia C21
Price unknown
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 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.

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

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

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

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