Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads — 61/100 vs 46/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (1,888,350 vs 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1888350 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2085 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6507 vs 2003
- Lighter: 167g vs 231g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Samsung Galaxy S24 scores 15 points higher (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1888350 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2085 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 6507 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Nokia XR21 by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance (78/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.