Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 30/100 vs 22/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 231g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 11/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nokia XR21 scores 8 points higher (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (35/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 11/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.