Nokia XR21 vs Vivo V20 SE

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo V20 SE (2020) 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 4100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Vivo V20 SE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo V20 SE by just 7 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 V20 SE
Performance 24
Display 84
Camera 39
Battery 27
Portability 78
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 4100 mAh
  • 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 27/100)
What makes Vivo V20 SE better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 231g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo V20 SE, 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 "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo V20 SE are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo V20 SE: The Vivo V20 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Vivo V20 SE
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 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
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 10, Funtouch 11
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 161.0×74.1×7.8 mm
Weight 231 g 171 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Vivo V20 SE
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Vivo V20 SE
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo V20 SE
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo V20 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo V20 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
39/100 -79.7%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Vivo V20 SE by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (46/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo V20 SE are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (42/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo V20 SE?

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo V20 SE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo V20 SE?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo V20 SE — 39/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo V20 SE?

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

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo V20 SE?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V20 SE is a better fit for everyday use.