Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 46/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 is noticeably lighter (231g vs 309g).
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 231g vs 309g
- Better portability (24/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 23 points higher (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 309 g | |
| Price | — | $2899 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Nokia XR21 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 23 points (69/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.