Nokia XR21 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 231g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Nokia XR21 by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.