Nokia XR21 vs Vivo X51 5G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X51 5G is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 592,015); the Vivo X51 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo X51 5G
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4315 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Vivo X51 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 592015
- Lighter: 181g vs 231g
- Better display (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X51 5G received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X51 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X51 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X51 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo X51 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4315 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X51 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X51 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X51 5G
- 4315 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo X51 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X51 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 X51 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X51 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X51 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo X51 5G?
Both devices scored 46/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo X51 5G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X51 5G — 46/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo X51 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo X51 5G (70/100 vs 24/100).