Nokia XR21 vs Realme Neo7
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 592,015); the Realme Neo7 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme Neo7
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 213g vs 231g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 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 Neo7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (45/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme Neo7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2550332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme Neo7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Nokia XR21 by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 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 Neo7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (45/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme Neo7?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme Neo7?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.