Nokia XR21 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nokia XR21 by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.