Motorola Razr Fold vs Nokia XR21
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 46/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 is noticeably lighter (231g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Nokia XR21
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 231g vs 285g
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Nokia XR21, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2101 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Nokia XR21 by 416.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Nokia XR21?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.