Nokia X20 vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia X20 (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 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4470); the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 435,710); the Nokia X20 is thinner (9.1mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia X20
Nokia XR21
- Lighter: 220g vs 231g
- Better camera (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nokia X20 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia X20 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4470 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $415 | — |
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X20 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Nokia X20 by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (67/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X20 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nokia X20 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X20 and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia X20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X20 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X20 over the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.