Nokia XR21 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 188g vs 231g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 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 Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Nokia XR21 by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 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 Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 24/100).