Nokia XR21 vs Vivo Z3i
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Z3i (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 Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Vivo Z3i
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
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 231g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Z3i, 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 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (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 Z3i (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo Z3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Z3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Z3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Z3i
- 3315 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Vivo Z3i by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (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 Z3i (43/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Z3i?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Vivo Z3i?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Z3i — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Z3i?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Z3i?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Z3i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo Z3i (80/100 vs 24/100).