Nokia G50 vs Nokia XR21

The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 G50 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 435,710); the Nokia G50 is thinner (8.8mm vs 10.5mm).

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia G50 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G50
Performance 38
Display 55
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 39
Value for money
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Nokia G50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 220g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (39/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1597
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G50 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (39/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia G50: The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G50 Nokia XR21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 435710 592015
Geekbench Single 689 905
Geekbench Multi 1597 2003
Display 6.8" LCD IPS 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 220 g 231 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia G50
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G50
  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G50 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
43/100
435710 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 +26.4%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Nokia G50 by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (39/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia G50 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G50 or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G50 over the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.