Huawei Y5 (2019) vs Nokia XR21

The Huawei Y5 (2019) (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 19/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 155,362); the Huawei Y5 (2019) is noticeably lighter (146g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) by 27 points (46/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y5 (2019)
Performance 10
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Huawei Y5 (2019) better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 231g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y5 (2019) vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 27 points higher (46/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5 (2019) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).

Huawei Y5 (2019): The Huawei Y5 (2019) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y5 (2019) Nokia XR21
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 155362 592015
Geekbench Single 300 905
Geekbench Multi 486 2003
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1520 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 6GB
Storage 32GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 146 g 231 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Huawei Y5 (2019)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y5 (2019)
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y5 (2019)
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y5 (2019) and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y5 (2019) MediaTek Helio A22
19/100
155362 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 +73.8%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Huawei Y5 (2019) by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (46/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (67/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (42/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5 (2019) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y5 (2019) or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) by 27 points (46/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y5 (2019) and the Nokia XR21?

The Huawei Y5 (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y5 (2019) or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y5 (2019) or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y5 (2019) over the Nokia XR21?

The Huawei Y5 (2019) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.