Nokia 2780 Flip vs Nokia XR21

The Nokia 2780 Flip (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 30/100 vs 10/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 1450); the main camera is 5 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia 2780 Flip doesn't; the Nokia 2780 Flip is noticeably lighter (131g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 2780 Flip
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
Nokia XR21
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 35
Design 11
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 2780 Flip better?
  • Lighter: 131g vs 231g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 1450 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 2780 Flip vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 20 points higher (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 2780 Flip: The Nokia 2780 Flip is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 2780 Flip Nokia XR21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 2.7" TFT LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 240x320 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 1450 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 5 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
OS KaiOS 3.1 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 202.1×58.0×11.5 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 131 g 231 g
Price $90
Camera comparison
Nokia 2780 Flip
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: —
0
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 2780 Flip
  • 2.7" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 240x320
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 2780 Flip
  • 1450 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 2780 Flip
$90
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (40/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (35/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 11/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 2780 Flip or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 2780 Flip and the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia 2780 Flip has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nokia XR21 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 2780 Flip or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 2780 Flip over the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia 2780 Flip is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.