Nokia G21 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $179 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5050); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Nokia G21
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $400
- Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (35/100 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 Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 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 Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $400 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G21 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Nokia G21 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $221. Nokia G21 was $221 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.