Nokia XR21 vs Sony Xperia 10 II
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 33/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 10 II is noticeably lighter (151g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Sony Xperia 10 II
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 13/100)
- Lighter: 151g vs 231g
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Sony Xperia 10 II, the Nokia XR21 scores 13 points higher (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (42/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Sony Xperia 10 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 151 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 II
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Sony Xperia 10 II, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Sony Xperia 10 II by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (43/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (42/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 II — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia 10 II?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 10 II — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Sony Xperia 10 II?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use.