Nokia XR21 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nokia XR21 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.