Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 31/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 25 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 365,008); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy A50
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 365008
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 231g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Nokia XR21 scores 15 points higher (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 365008 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1021 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (46/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (67/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (43/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (42/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A50 (83/100 vs 24/100).