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 — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 35
Design 11
Value for money 55
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 11/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Nokia XR21 scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
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
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (40/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 11/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.