Nokia C31 vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, 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 C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia C31 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Nokia C31
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 11/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 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 "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 231 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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 C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 11/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nokia XR21 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.