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 25/100 (a 21-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 232,802); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Vivo Z3i
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3315 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 164g vs 231g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Vivo Z3i, the Nokia XR21 scores 21 points higher (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 17/100). 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 17/100). 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).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Vivo Z3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 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 | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Z3i
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 24MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Z3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Z3i
- 3315 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Vivo Z3i by 154.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (46/100 vs 17/100).
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).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Vivo Z3i?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 21 points (46/100 vs 25/100).
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 — 25/100.
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 17/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Vivo Z3i?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.