Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 33/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72 4G is noticeably lighter (214g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 214g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Nokia XR21 scores 13 points higher (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| 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 A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 4G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.