Nokia G400 vs Vivo X21i
The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G400 leads — 43/100 vs 30/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G400 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia G400 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 314,537); the Nokia G400 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Vivo X21i
What makes Nokia G400 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 198g
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the Vivo X21i, the Nokia G400 scores 13 points higher (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (94/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G400 | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nokia G400
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G400 and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G400 leads Vivo X21i by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (41/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (33/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (94/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia G400 is noticeably better than the Vivo X21i — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G400 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia G400 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G400 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia G400 leads on performance (41/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the Vivo X21i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 51/100).