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).

The Vivo X50e 5G edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Vivo X50e 5G
Performance 44
Display 84
Camera 45
Battery 32
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo X50e 5G better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X50e 5G: The Vivo X50e 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Vivo X50e 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Vivo X50e 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo X50e 5G
  • 4350 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo X50e 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo X50e 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
48/100 +1.0%
597974 AnTuTu

Vivo X50e 5G leads Nokia XR21 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.