Nokia XR21 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 is noticeably lighter (231g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 231g vs 299g
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (47/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Nokia XR21 by 61.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (47/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.