Nokia XR21 vs Realme 3
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 23/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 232,802); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 3 doesn't; the Realme 3 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Realme 3
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4230 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 231g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 3, the Nokia XR21 scores 23 points higher (46/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme 3 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 3
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 3
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 3
- 4230 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Realme 3 by 154.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (46/100 vs 17/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme 3 (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (42/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 3?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme 3 by 23 points (46/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 3?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 3 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 3?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 3?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 3?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 3 is a better fit for everyday use.