Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade A35
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 36/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A35 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A35 is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade A35
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade A35, the Nokia XR21 scores 10 points higher (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A35 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.