Nokia XR21 vs Oppo A52
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo A52 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 31/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A52 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 A52 doesn't; the Oppo A52 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Oppo A52
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 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Oppo A52 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Oppo A52, the Nokia XR21 scores 15 points higher (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A52 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A52 (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A52 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A52 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Oppo A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10.0; ColorOS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.0×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A52
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A52
- 6.5" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A52
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Oppo A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Oppo A52 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A52 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A52 (43/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A52 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A52 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A52?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Oppo A52 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Oppo A52?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo A52 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A52?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A52?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Oppo A52?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo A52 (55/100 vs 24/100).