Nokia XR21 vs Vivo V17
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo V17 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-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 Vivo V17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo V17
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 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 39/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Vivo V17 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 231g
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo V17, the Nokia XR21 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo V17 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo V17 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo V17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V17
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V17
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V17
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo V17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Vivo V17 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo V17 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo V17 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo V17?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo V17 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo V17?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo V17 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo V17?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo V17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo V17 (59/100 vs 24/100).