Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023)
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Nokia G21
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Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023)
Nokia G21
Performance
73.870.1
Camera
44.819.1
Display
73.074.2
Battery
33.736.0
Build
65.880.0
Connectivity
53.164.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.549.8
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) and Nokia G21 both feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the Moto G Stylus has stereo speakers while the Nokia G21 does not.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G Stylus is powered by a Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, while the Nokia G21 uses a Unisoc T606, with the former offering slightly better CPU performance.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Nokia G21 includes an additional depth sensor.
- The Moto G Stylus has a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, while the Nokia G21 has a slightly larger 5050 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Both devices run Android, with the Moto G Stylus launching on Android 13 and the Nokia G21 on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Moto G Stylus is slightly thicker and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023)
Nokia G21
General
Release Date
2023, May 02
2022, February 14
Announced
2023, May 02
2022, February 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5050 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, PD3.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.9 x 74.1 x 9.2 mm (6.41 x 2.92 x 0.36 in)
164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
195 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Blue, Rose Gold
Nordic Blue, Dusk
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.00 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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, Wi-Fi Direct
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, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity