Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Y51
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y51 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 40/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y51 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 doesn't; the Vivo Y51 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo Y51
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1128
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo Y51 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y51, the Nokia XR21 scores 6 points higher (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y51 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y51 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo Y51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10, Funtouch 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y51
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y51
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y51
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Y51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Vivo Y51 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y51 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y51 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y51?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Vivo Y51 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y51?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y51 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y51?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y51?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y51?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo Y51 (59/100 vs 24/100).