Nokia XR21 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 46/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2101
- Lighter: 186g vs 231g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 14 points higher (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Nokia XR21 by 52.0% 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 Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.