Nokia XR21 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 46/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 592,015); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Nothing Phone (2)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2003
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 201g vs 231g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 17 points higher (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Nokia XR21 by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.