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).

Both devices scored the same rating of 46/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Vivo X51 5G
Performance 44
Display 68
Camera 42
Battery 31
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 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).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X51 5G: The Vivo X51 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
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 2003 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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Vivo X51 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Vivo X51 5G
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo X51 5G
  • 4315 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo X51 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo X51 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
46/100 +1.0%
597974 AnTuTu

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.

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?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X51 5G is a better fit for everyday use.