Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Y97
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y97 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 26/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 64 MP vs 16 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 314,537); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y97 doesn't; the Vivo Y97 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo Y97
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3315 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y97 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 231g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Y97, the Nokia XR21 scores 20 points higher (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo Y97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" S-IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y97
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y97
- 6.3" S-IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y97
- 3315 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Y97, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Vivo Y97 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (46/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (43/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (42/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y97?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Y97?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y97 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y97?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Y97?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Y97?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo Y97 (80/100 vs 24/100).