Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Y20

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y20 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 25/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y20 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 251,428); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y20 doesn't; the Vivo Y20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20 by 21 points (46/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Vivo Y20
Performance 18
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 992
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y20 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y20, the Nokia XR21 scores 21 points higher (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y20 (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y20 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y20 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y20 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y20: The Vivo Y20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Vivo Y20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 592015 251428
Geekbench Single 905 272
Geekbench Multi 2003 992
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 18W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 164.4×76.3×8.4 mm
Weight 231 g 192 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Vivo Y20
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Vivo Y20
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y20
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Y20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo Y20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
25/100 -135.5%
251428 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Vivo Y20 by 135.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y20 (46/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y20 (67/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20 (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y20 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y20 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y20?

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y20 by 21 points (46/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y20?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y20 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y20?

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

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y20?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y20?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y20 is a better fit for everyday use.