Nokia XR21 vs Oppo F7

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo F7 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 26/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 16 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 232,802); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F7 doesn't; the Oppo F7 is noticeably lighter (158g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo F7 by 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Oppo F7
Performance 17
Display 58
Camera 17
Battery 15
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Oppo F7 better?
  • Lighter: 158g vs 231g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Oppo F7, the Nokia XR21 scores 20 points higher (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo F7 (46/100 vs 17/100). 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 F7 (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo F7 (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo F7: The Oppo F7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Oppo F7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 592015 232802
Geekbench Single 905 341
Geekbench Multi 2003 779
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 25 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 156.0×75.3×7.8 mm
Weight 231 g 158 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Oppo F7
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 25MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Oppo F7
  • 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Oppo F7
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Oppo F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Oppo F7 MediaTek Helio P60
26/100 -154.3%
232802 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Oppo F7 by 154.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo F7 (46/100 vs 17/100).

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 F7 (43/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo F7 (42/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo F7?

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo F7 by 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Oppo F7?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo F7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo F7?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo F7?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Oppo F7?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo F7 is a better fit for everyday use.