Nokia XR21 vs Realme C65 4G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme C65 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 36/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C65 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 346,495); the Realme C65 4G is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Realme C65 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1364
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme C65 4G, the Nokia XR21 scores 10 points higher (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme C65 4G (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme C65 4G (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C65 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme C65 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.6×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C65 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C65 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C65 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme C65 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Realme C65 4G by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme C65 4G (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme C65 4G (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C65 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme C65 4G?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Realme C65 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme C65 4G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme C65 4G — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme C65 4G?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme C65 4G?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme C65 4G?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C65 4G is a better fit for everyday use.