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 26/100 (a 20-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 314,537); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 3i doesn't; the Realme 3i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme 3i
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- 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 20 points higher (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). 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 20/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 3i
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 3i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 3i
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Realme 3i by 88.2% 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 20/100).
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 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).
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 — 26/100.
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 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 3i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 3i (71/100 vs 24/100).