Nokia C300 vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia C300 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 24/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 320,666); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C300 doesn't; the Nokia C300 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Nokia C300
Nokia XR21
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 320666
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 345
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1065
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C300 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 22 points higher (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia C300 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 320666 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 345 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1065 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.6×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C300
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C300
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C300
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia C300 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Nokia C300 by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C300 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 by 22 points (46/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C300 and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C300 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C300 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C300 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C300 over the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C300 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.