Nokia XR21 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 194g vs 231g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Nokia XR21 by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (56/100 vs 24/100).