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 23/100 (a 23-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 314,537); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade A7
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 231g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade A7, the Nokia XR21 scores 23 points higher (46/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). 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 20/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 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 | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A7
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A7
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads ZTE Blade A7 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (46/100 vs 20/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 23 points (46/100 vs 23/100).
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 — 23/100.
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 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade A7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the ZTE Blade A7 (84/100 vs 24/100).