Nokia XR21 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 231g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (42/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nokia XR21 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (42/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.