Nokia XR21 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 173g vs 231g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 11/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nokia XR21 scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 11/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.