Motorola Razr Fold vs Nokia G21
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606; launch prices were $1799 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 34/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Nokia G21
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $1799
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Nokia G21, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 49 points higher (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Nokia G21 — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1335 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Nokia G21 by 816.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1620. Nokia G21 was $1620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 49 points (83/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.