Nokia XR21 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 231g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Nokia XR21 by 52.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.