Nokia XR21 vs Oppo A9 (2020)
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 37/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A9 (2020) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A9 (2020) doesn't; the Oppo A9 (2020) is noticeably lighter (195g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1128
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Oppo A9 (2020), the Nokia XR21 scores 9 points higher (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Oppo A9 (2020) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and Oppo A9 (2020), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Oppo A9 (2020) by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Oppo A9 (2020) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo A9 (2020) — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A9 (2020) is a better fit for everyday use.