Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Y19s

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y19s (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 36/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y19s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 524,785); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y19s doesn't; the Vivo Y19s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y19s — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Vivo Y19s
Performance 43
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 57
Value for money 56
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y19s better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 199g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y19s, the Nokia XR21 scores 10 points higher (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y19s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y19s (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y19s: The Vivo Y19s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Vivo Y19s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 592015 524785
Geekbench Single 905 771
Geekbench Multi 2003 1980
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 15W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm
Weight 231 g 199 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Vivo Y19s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Vivo Y19s
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y19s
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Y19s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo Y19s MediaTek Dimensity 6300
36/100 -12.8%
524785 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Vivo Y19s by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Vivo Y19s
$110
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y19s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y19s (67/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y19s — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y19s — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y19s is a better fit for everyday use.