Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Y31d

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 41/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 522,680); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't; the Vivo Y31d is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.5mm).

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo Y31d by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Vivo Y31d
Performance 36
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 48
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 522680
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 489
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1532
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y31d better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 231g

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

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y31d, the Nokia XR21 scores 5 points higher (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y31d: The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Vivo Y31d
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
AnTuTu 592015 522680
Geekbench Single 905 489
Geekbench Multi 2003 1532
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1250 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 231 g 219 g
Price $185
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Vivo Y31d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Vivo Y31d
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y31d
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Y31d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo Y31d Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
41/100 -13.3%
522680 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Vivo Y31d by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Vivo Y31d
$185
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y31d?

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo Y31d by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y31d?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y31d — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y31d?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y31d?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y31d?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for everyday use.