Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Nokia XR21 (2023) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 27/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 231g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Nokia XR21 scores 19 points higher (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.