Nokia XR21 vs Oppo A11
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo A11 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 28/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A11 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A11 doesn't; the Oppo A11 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Oppo A11
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1128
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A11 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Oppo A11, the Nokia XR21 scores 18 points higher (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A11 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A11 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo A11 (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A11 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A11 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Oppo A11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A11
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A11
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A11
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Oppo A11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Oppo A11 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A11 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A11 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo A11 (43/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A11 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A11 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A11?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Oppo A11 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Oppo A11?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo A11 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A11?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A11?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Oppo A11?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 13/100).