Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 592,015); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is thinner (9.0mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Nokia XR21
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 592015
- Lighter: 230g vs 231g
- Better camera (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Nokia XR21 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia XR21 (42/100 vs 33/100).