Infinix S5 lite vs Nokia XR21
The Infinix S5 lite (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 22/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 177,554); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 lite doesn't; the Infinix S5 lite is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5 lite
Nokia XR21
What makes Infinix S5 lite better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 231g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 lite vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 24 points higher (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (73/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 lite | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); XOS 5.5 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5 lite
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5 lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5 lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 lite and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Infinix S5 lite by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (46/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (67/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (43/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (73/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 lite or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite by 24 points (46/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 lite and the Nokia XR21?
The Infinix S5 lite has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 lite or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 lite or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 lite 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 Infinix S5 lite (73/100 vs 24/100).