Lava Blaze Dragon vs Nokia XR21
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 42/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Dragon has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 568,395); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Nokia XR21
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 568395
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 4 points higher (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (41/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 4.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (41/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Lava Blaze Dragon by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon 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 Lava Blaze Dragon (41/100 vs 24/100).