Nokia XR21 vs Realme 14
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme 14
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 189g vs 231g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 14, the Realme 14 scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $229 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Nokia XR21 by 39.3% 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 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 14?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 14?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 14 (66/100 vs 24/100).