Nokia XR21 vs Realme 15T
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 15T leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15T has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 550,018); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't; the Realme 15T is noticeably lighter (210g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Realme 15T
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 803
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Lighter: 210g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 15T, the Realme 15T scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15T leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 15T 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 15T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| 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, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Realme 15T by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15T 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 15T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 15T?
The Realme 15T edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 15T?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 15T — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 15T?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 15T?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 15T is a better fit for everyday use.