Nokia XR21 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 46/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 592,015); the Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably lighter (210g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 231g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 9 points higher (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (47/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $355 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Nokia XR21 by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (47/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.