Nokia XR21 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 46/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 592,015); the Vivo X300 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 230g vs 231g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 45 points higher (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (39/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (39/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 45 points (91/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.