Nokia XR21 vs Vivo S1 Prime

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 38/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't; the Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo S1 Prime by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Vivo S1 Prime
Performance 24
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 33
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Vivo S1 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 231g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Nokia XR21 scores 8 points higher (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S1 Prime: The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Vivo S1 Prime
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 592015 329457
Geekbench Single 905 321
Geekbench Multi 2003 1128
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 18W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm
Weight 231 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Vivo S1 Prime
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Vivo S1 Prime
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo S1 Prime
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo S1 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
38/100 -79.7%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Vivo S1 Prime by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (46/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo S1 Prime by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.