Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 46/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2003
- Lighter: 168g vs 231g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 20 points higher (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Nokia XR21 by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.