Nokia XR21 vs Vivo T5x
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5x leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo T5x is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't; the Vivo T5x is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
Vivo T5x
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 219g vs 231g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo T5x, the Vivo T5x scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $225 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5x leads Nokia XR21 by 38.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5x notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x 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 T5x?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo T5x?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo T5x?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo T5x is a better fit for everyday use.