Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade A52
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 34/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A52 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A52 is noticeably lighter (214g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade A52
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 214g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Nokia XR21 scores 12 points higher (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc | |
| 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 | 5000 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 / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A52
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A52 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.