Nokia XR21 vs Nothing Phone (4a)

Nokia XR21

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G

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Nothing Phone (4a)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4

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The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 46/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 592,015); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).

The Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia XR21

Performance 46

Display 67

Camera 43

Battery 42

Portability 24

Value for money —

Nothing Phone (4a)

Performance 60

Display 80

Camera 61

Battery 53

Portability 59

Value for money 58

What makes Nokia XR21 better?

Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

Overall rating 46/100

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 592015
Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 905
Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 2101
Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
Lighter: 190g vs 231g

Higher performance (60/100 vs 46/100)
Better camera (61/100 vs 43/100)
Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
Better portability (59/100 vs 24/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 16 points higher (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification	Nokia XR21	Nothing Phone (4a)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu	592015	1039119
Geekbench Single	905	1223
Geekbench Multi	2101	3168
Display	6.5" IPS LCD	6.7" AMOLED
Resolution	1080x2400	2412x1080
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Battery	4800 mAh	5200 mAh
Charging	33W	45W
Main camera	64 MP	50 MP
Ultrawide	8 MP	8 MP
Telephoto	0 MP	50 MP
Front camera	16 MP	32 MP
RAM	6GB	8GB / 12GB
Storage	128GB	128GB / 256GB
OS	Android 12	Android 16
Brightness (peak)	550 nits	4500 nits
NFC	yes	yes
Protection	IP68	IP64
Dimensions	168.0×78.6×10.5 mm	164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight	231 g	190 g
Launch price	—	$349