Nokia G400 vs Nokia XR21

The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 43/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G400 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 477,542); the Nokia G400 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia G400 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 198g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 3 points higher (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G400 Nokia XR21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 477542 592015
Geekbench Single 746 905
Geekbench Multi 1816 2003
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 20W 33W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 198 g 231 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G400 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 +19.3%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Nokia G400 by 19.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia G400 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G400 or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G400 or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.