Nokia XR21 vs Realme 5
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 28/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't; the Realme 5 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Realme 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1128
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme 5, the Nokia XR21 scores 18 points higher (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| 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 | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Realme 5 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (43/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 5?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Realme 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 5?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 5 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 5?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 5?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 5?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use.