Nokia G60 vs Nokia XR21

The Nokia G60 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia G60 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia G60 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G60
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 24
Design 62
Value for money 87
Nokia XR21
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 35
Design 11
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia G60 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 231g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G60 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G60 leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G60 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G60 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia G60: The Nokia G60 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G60 Nokia XR21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 592015 592015
Geekbench Single 905 905
Geekbench Multi 2003 2003
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2408x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 20W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.0×75.9×8.6 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 190 g 231 g
Price $329
Camera comparison
Nokia G60
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G60
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G60
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G60 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
29/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
30/100
592015 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G60
$329
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia G60 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 11/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G60 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G60 or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia G60 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G60 and the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia G60 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia XR21 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G60 or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G60 over the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia G60 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.