Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Nokia XR21

The Motorola Moto G8 Power (2020) 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 32/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 Power is noticeably lighter (197g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G8 Power — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 21
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 197g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1128
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 14 points higher (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (43/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (45/100 vs 24/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Power: The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Power Nokia XR21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 329457 592015
Geekbench Single 321 905
Geekbench Multi 1128 2003
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2300 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 16 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.0×75.8×9.6 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 197 g 231 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
21
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2300
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
32/100
329457 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 +44.3%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Motorola Moto G8 Power by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (43/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (45/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G8 Power — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power and the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power over the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.