Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A14 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy A14
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 905
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Nokia XR21 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Nokia XR21 by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (43/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A14 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 16/100).