Nokia XR21 vs Realme 12
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 leads — 47/100 vs 46/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 513,809); the Realme 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme 12
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1900
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 12, the Realme 12 scores 1 points higher (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Realme 12 by 15.2% 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 Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 12?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 12?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 12 (68/100 vs 24/100).