Nokia X30 vs Vivo X21i
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 30/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 314,537); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Vivo X21i
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 185g
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Vivo X21i, the Nokia X30 scores 15 points higher (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 leads (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (94/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Vivo X21i by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (46/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (37/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (94/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Vivo X21i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Vivo X21i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia X30 (46/100 vs 20/100).