Nokia XR21 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 80/100 vs 46/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 592,015); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 231g).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money 88
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 34 points higher (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 592015 3068952
Geekbench Single 905 2903
Geekbench Multi 2003 9602
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 231 g 191 g
Launch price $485
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
80/100 +80.7%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Nokia XR21 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.