Motorola Moto G8 vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Moto G8 (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 25/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); 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 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 231g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 21 points higher (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). 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 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 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 | 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Motorola Moto G8 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 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (43/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 21 points (46/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 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 G8 (56/100 vs 24/100).