Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 35/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 515,647); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo Y53t 5G
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Nokia XR21 scores 11 points higher (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Vivo Y53t 5G by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo Y53t 5G (65/100 vs 24/100).