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).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 10 Prime by 22 points (46/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
Performance 17
Display 57
Camera 14
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Blade 10 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 231g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade 10 Prime: The ZTE Blade 10 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
  • 3200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Blade 10 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade 10 Prime MediaTek Helio P60
24/100 -154.3%
232802 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads ZTE Blade 10 Prime by 154.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.