Motorola Moto G Play (2024) vs Nokia G21
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) and the Nokia G21, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 185 g | 190 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Feb 2022 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G Play (2024) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Nokia G21 is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Nokia G21 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| OS | Android 13 (upgradable to Android 14) | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 64GB UFS 2.2 | — |
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, expandable up to 1TB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF | — |
| Features | Quad Pixel Technology | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, (macro); 2 MP, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| Resolution | 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide) | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, (wide) |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5050 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired (TurboPower) | 18W wired, USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Body
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 74.96 x 8.3 mm | 164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g |
| Build | Plastic frame and back, water-repellent design | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band (Wi-Fi 5) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| GPS | Yes, GLONASS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G Play (2024) | Nokia G21 |
|---|
| Announced | January 2024 | February 2022 |
| Released | January 26, 2024 | — |
| Status | — | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or Nokia G21?
Nokia G21 — 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) versus 5,050 mAh for the Nokia G21.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or Nokia G21?
Motorola Moto G Play (2024) — 185 g for the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) versus 190 g for the Nokia G21.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or Nokia G21?
Motorola Moto G Play (2024) — Jan 2024 for the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) versus Feb 2022 for the Nokia G21.
Is the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or the Nokia G21 rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) 7/10 and the Nokia G21 7/10.
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