HMD Vibe vs Nokia XR21
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 27/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 424,216); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Nokia XR21
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 231g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 19 points higher (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads HMD Vibe by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (46/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Nokia XR21?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Vibe (63/100 vs 24/100).