Motorola Moto G71 5G vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G71 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G71 5G leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G71 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Moto G71 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G71 5G
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto G71 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G71 5G vs the Nokia XR21, the Motorola Moto G71 5G scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G71 5G | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×73.9×8.5 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G71 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G71 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G71 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G71 5G 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 Motorola Moto G71 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
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 G71 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G71 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G71 5G edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G71 5G and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G71 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G71 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G71 5G 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 G71 5G (66/100 vs 24/100).