Nokia XR21 vs Realme 14T
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 14T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14T leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14T has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 524,785); the Realme 14T is noticeably lighter (196g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Realme 14T
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1980
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 196g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 14T, the Realme 14T scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14T leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 14T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14T 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 14T is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 14T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.1×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $215 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 14T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 14T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Realme 14T by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 14T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14T 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 14T is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 14T?
The Realme 14T edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 14T?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 14T — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 14T?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 14T?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 14T is a better fit for everyday use.