Nokia G21 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $179 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5050); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Nokia G21
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $799
- Better portability (59/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $799 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G21 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nokia G21 by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $620. Nokia G21 was $620 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.