Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade V70 Max
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Blade V70 Max (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 38/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V70 Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade V70 Max
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1700
- Faster charging: 33W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade V70 Max, the Nokia XR21 scores 8 points higher (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 Max (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade V70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 171.8×78.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V70 Max
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V70 Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 Max (46/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the ZTE Blade V70 Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade V70 Max — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the ZTE Blade V70 Max (52/100 vs 24/100).