Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade 10 Prime
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 24/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3200); 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 ZTE Blade 10 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade 10 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3200 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 231g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade 10 Prime, the Nokia XR21 scores 22 points higher (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (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 ZTE Blade 10 Prime (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 10 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade 10 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 158.0×75.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Blade 10 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads ZTE Blade 10 Prime by 154.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (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 ZTE Blade 10 Prime (43/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 10 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime by 22 points (46/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade 10 Prime — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade 10 Prime?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade 10 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.