Nokia XR21 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 leads — 55/100 vs 46/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Sony Xperia 1
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 968 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2731 vs 2003
- Lighter: 178g vs 231g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Sony Xperia 1 scores 9 points higher (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 leads Nokia XR21 by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Sony Xperia 1 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Sony Xperia 1 leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.