Motorola Moto G85 vs Nokia C21
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G85 leads — 36/100 vs 5/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G85 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Moto G85 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 195g).
Motorola Moto G85
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 195g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the Nokia C21, the Motorola Moto G85 scores 31 points higher (36/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| 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 | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $280 | — |
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 31 points (36/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Moto G85 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.