Nokia C32 vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia C32 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 37/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C32 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C32 doesn't; the Nokia C32 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).
Nokia C32
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C32 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 9 points higher (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C32 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C32 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C32 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia C32 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 231 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C32
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C32
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C32
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C32 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C32 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C32 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C32 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia C32 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C32 and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C32 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C32 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C32 over the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C32 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.