Nokia XR21 vs Realme P4x
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme P4x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme P4x leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme P4x is faster in AnTuTu (876,440 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4x doesn't; the Realme P4x is noticeably lighter (208g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme P4x
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Realme P4x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 876440 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1050 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2939 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 231g
- Higher performance (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme P4x, the Realme P4x scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4x is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme P4x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 876440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 165.9×76.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $190 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme P4x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme P4x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme P4x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme P4x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4x leads Nokia XR21 by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4x is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme P4x?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme P4x — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme P4x?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme P4x?
The Realme P4x leads on performance (56/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme P4x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme P4x (50/100 vs 24/100).