Nokia XR21 vs Realme 14 Pro+
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 14 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,107,631 vs 592,015); the Realme 14 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (191g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme 14 Pro+
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Realme 14 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1107631 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 191g vs 231g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 14 Pro+, the Realme 14 Pro+ scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 14 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1107631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 8.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 14 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 14 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 Pro+ leads Nokia XR21 by 46.6% 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 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 14 Pro+ — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ leads on camera score (61/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.