Motorola Defy (2021)
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Nokia T21
#2186Category Breakdown
Motorola Defy (2021)
Nokia T21
Performance
72.972.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.547.7
Battery
33.738.8
Build
73.593.6
Connectivity
60.356.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
44.451.1
Summary
- The Motorola Defy (2021) features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Nokia T21 has a larger 10.4-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Defy is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, whereas the T21 utilizes the Unisoc Tiger T612, both with 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM.
- The Defy has a more capable rear camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor compared to the T21's 8 MP, though both can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity favors the T21 with 8200 mAh, compared to the Defy's 5000 mAh, although charging speeds are slightly higher on the Defy at 20W versus 18W for the T21.
- Lastly, the Defy runs on Android 10, while the T21 operates on Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, and the T21 also includes stereo speakers, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Defy (2021)
Nokia T21
General
Release Date
2021, June 17
2022, September 01
Announced
2021, June 17
2022, September 01
Description
N/A
Versions: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi/LTE
Display
Size
6.5"
10.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density)
PPI
720
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G57
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
8200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 8200 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired
18W wired, PD3.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
169.8 x 78.2 x 10.9 mm (6.69 x 3.08 x 0.43 in)
247.5 x 157.3 x 7.5 mm (9.74 x 6.19 x 0.30 in)
Weight
232 g
466 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back
Colors
Black, Green
Charcoal Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS - cellular model only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity