Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade A7
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 22/100 (a 24-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 A7 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade A7
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 146g vs 231g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade A7, the Nokia XR21 scores 24 points higher (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A7
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A7
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads ZTE Blade A7 by 154.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (46/100 vs 17/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (67/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (42/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 24 points (46/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade A7?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade A7?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A7 is a better fit for everyday use.