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).
Nokia G50
Nokia XR21
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G50 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Nokia G50 by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
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).
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.