Nokia G21 vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $179 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 34/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (983,562 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 983562 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $179
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 19 points higher (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (56/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 34/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Nokia G21 by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (58/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably better than the Nokia G21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (58/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z11x (79/100 vs 44/100).