Nokia XR21 vs Vivo X21i
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 30/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 314,537); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo X21i
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 231g
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo X21i, the Nokia XR21 scores 16 points higher (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Vivo X21i by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (46/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (43/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (42/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Vivo X21i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo X21i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 24/100).