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).
Nokia XR21
Vivo V20 SE
- 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)
- Lighter: 171g vs 231g
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V20 SE
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V20 SE
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V20 SE
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo V20 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Vivo V20 SE by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
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).
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.