HMD XR21 vs Motorola Moto G (2025)
23.6chipPerformancechip24.2
40.7Display39.9
32.3Camera30.7
46Battery46.4
68Features68
4 spec wins — HMD XR216 spec wins — Motorola Moto G (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HMD XR21 scores 37.7 against 37.5 for Motorola Moto G (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HMD XR21 edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HMD XR21
- 54% higher Pixel density: 406 ppi vs 263 ppi
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Motorola Moto G (2025)
- 82% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 550 nits
- 22% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 10.5 mm
- 16% lower weight: 193 g vs 231 g
Display
| Spec | HMD XR21 | Motorola Moto G (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.49 ″ | 6.7 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 |
| Pixel density | 406 ppi+54% | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 550 nits | 1,000 nits+82% |
| Screen-to-body | 77 % | 84 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | HMD XR21 | Motorola Moto G (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64GB/128GB |
Camera
| Spec | HMD XR21 | Motorola Moto G (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | HMD XR21 | Motorola Moto G (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 33 W+10% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | HMD XR21 | Motorola Moto G (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 193 g+16% |
| Thickness | 10.5 mm | 8.2 mm+22% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HMD XR21 | Motorola Moto G (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | HMD XR21 | Motorola Moto G (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | HMD XR21 | Motorola Moto G (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |