Nokia XR21 vs Realme 3i

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 3i (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 25/100 (a 21-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 3i doesn't; the Realme 3i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 21 points (46/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Realme 3i
Performance 17
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 39
Portability 71
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4230 mAh
  • 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 39/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme 3i better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 231g

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 3i, the Nokia XR21 scores 21 points higher (46/100 vs 25/100). 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 "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3i (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3i (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 3i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 3i: The Realme 3i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Realme 3i
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
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), planned upgrade to Android 10.0
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
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Realme 3i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Realme 3i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Realme 3i
  • 4230 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Realme 3i MediaTek Helio P60
25/100 -154.3%
232802 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Realme 3i by 154.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3i (46/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 3i (67/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (43/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 3i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 3i?

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 21 points (46/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 3i?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 3i — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 3i?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 3i?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 3i?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 3i is a better fit for everyday use.