Nokia XR21 vs Realme realme V23i
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 36/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 515,647); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Realme realme V23i
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1794
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nokia XR21 scores 10 points higher (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Realme realme V23i by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Realme realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme realme V23i?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme realme V23i — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme realme V23i?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.