Nokia XR21 vs Vivo X50e 5G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X50e 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X50e 5G leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X50e 5G is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 592,015); the Vivo X50e 5G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Vivo X50e 5G
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4350 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 592015
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo X50e 5G, the Vivo X50e 5G scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X50e 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X50e 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X50e 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X50e 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo X50e 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10, Funtouch 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.1×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X50e 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X50e 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X50e 5G
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo X50e 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X50e 5G leads Nokia XR21 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X50e 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X50e 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X50e 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X50e 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X50e 5G?
The Vivo X50e 5G edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X50e 5G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X50e 5G — 48/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo X50e 5G?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X50e 5G is a better fit for everyday use.