Nokia XR21 vs Realme Narzo 50 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 231g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme Narzo 50 Pro, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme Narzo 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.