Nokia XR21 vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 592,015); the Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Realme GT7 (China)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 231g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Nokia XR21 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.