Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Y500s
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s 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 560,863); the Vivo Y500s is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
Vivo Y500s
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 560863
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 923 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2249 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 219g vs 231g
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y500s, the Nokia XR21 scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). 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 Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2249 | |
| 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 / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Vivo Y500s by 5.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
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 Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo Y500s by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y500s?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y500s?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use.