Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (754,064 vs 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 754064 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia XR21 by 21.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A26 (63/100 vs 24/100).