Motorola Moto G85 vs Nokia C21 Plus

The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $280 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G85 leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G85 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G85 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Motorola Moto G85 is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.6mm).

The Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 86
Value for money 91
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 178g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $280

  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Motorola Moto G85 scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

Motorola Moto G85: The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G85 Nokia C21 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Unisoc
AnTuTu 622608
Geekbench Single 938
Geekbench Multi 2183
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 171 g 178 g
Price $280 $260
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G85
$280
Nokia C21 Plus
$260

Price difference: $20. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $20.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G85 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.