Nokia XR21 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 55/100 vs 46/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is faster in AnTuTu (895,533 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 231g
- Higher performance (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 9 points higher (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 10 VII leads Nokia XR21 by 33.9% 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 10 VII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 10 VII?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on performance (56/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Sony Xperia 10 VII (76/100 vs 24/100).