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).

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 35
Design 11
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.