Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 34/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 231g).
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Nokia XR21
- Lighter: 188g vs 231g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 12 points higher (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.