Nokia XR21 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 66/100 vs 46/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 228g vs 231g
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 20 points higher (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (40/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $290 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Nokia XR21 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (40/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (79/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.