Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy A15
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A15 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A15 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy A15
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 2047
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Samsung Galaxy A15 scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy A15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy A15?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A15 (60/100 vs 24/100).