Nokia XR21 vs Realme 1
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 25/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3410); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 314,537); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 1 doesn't; the Realme 1 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme 1
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3410 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Realme 1 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 231g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 1, the Nokia XR21 scores 21 points higher (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 1 (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 1 (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3410 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 156.5×75.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 1
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 1
- 3410 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Realme 1 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 1 (46/100 vs 20/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 1 (42/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 1?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme 1 by 21 points (46/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 1?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 1?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 1?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 1?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 1 (85/100 vs 24/100).