Nokia X20 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $415 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 55/100 vs 39/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is faster in AnTuTu (895,533 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 220g).

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably better than the Nokia X20 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X20
Performance 38
Display 42
Camera 47
Battery 32
Portability 36
Value for money 14
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 56
Display 82
Camera 35
Battery 53
Portability 76
Value for money 42
What makes Nokia X20 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $449

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4470 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 168g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (56/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X20 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 16 points higher (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 leads (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nokia X20 — 14/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (76/100 vs 36/100).

Nokia X20: The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X20 Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 435710 895533
Geekbench Single 689 1015
Geekbench Multi 1597 2920
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2340x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4470 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 220 g 168 g
Launch price $415 $449
Camera comparison
Nokia X20
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X20
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X20
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X20 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
39/100
435710 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
55/100 +51.3%
895533 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 10 VII leads Nokia X20 by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X20
$415
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Launch price difference: $34. Nokia X20 was $34 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (56/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (82/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (53/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (76/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably better than the Nokia X20 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia X20 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nokia X20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on performance (56/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X20 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.