Nokia G11 vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia G11 (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 29/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G11 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 333,647); the Nokia G11 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G11
Nokia XR21
What makes Nokia G11 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 189g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (60/100 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
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G11 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 17 points higher (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia G11 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G11 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G11 | 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 | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 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) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G11
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G11
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G11
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G11 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Nokia G11 by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia G11 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G11 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G11 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G11 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Nokia G11 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G11 and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia G11 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G11 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G11 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G11 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 (60/100 vs 24/100).