Nokia XR21 vs Realme 12 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 46/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (737,054 vs 592,015); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme 12 Pro
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Realme 12 Pro scores 9 points higher (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $215 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 12 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 12 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on performance (52/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 12 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 12 Pro (56/100 vs 24/100).