Nokia G11 Plus vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia G11 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 38/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G11 Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 333,647); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia G11 Plus doesn't; the Nokia G11 Plus is noticeably lighter (192g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G11 Plus
Nokia XR21
What makes Nokia G11 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1335
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G11 Plus vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 8 points higher (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 Plus leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 Plus (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 Plus (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G11 Plus | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G11 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G11 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G11 Plus and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Nokia G11 Plus by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 Plus (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 Plus (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G11 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia G11 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G11 Plus and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia G11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G11 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G11 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G11 Plus over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia G11 Plus (58/100 vs 24/100).