Nokia XR21 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nokia XR21 by 84.6% 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.