Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 46/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 592,015); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 213g vs 231g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 9 points higher (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (49/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Nokia XR21 by 32.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (49/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 42/100).