Nokia XR21 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2003
- Lighter: 168g vs 231g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Nokia XR21 by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (43/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.