Nokia XR21 vs Sony Xperia Ace III
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 35/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Nokia XR21 scores 11 points higher (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Sony Xperia Ace III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1496 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and Sony Xperia Ace III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 35.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Ace III — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Ace III is a better fit for everyday use.