Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 43/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Nokia XR21 scores 3 points higher (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A04 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.