Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade V50
Comparing the Nokia XR21 (2023) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade V50
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 231g
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.