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).

The Motorola Moto G71 5G edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G71 5G
Performance 46
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 66
Value for money
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
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).

Motorola Moto G71 5G: The Motorola Moto G71 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 2003 2003
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G71 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G71 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G71 5G and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G71 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu

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?

The Motorola Moto G71 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.