Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade V80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The ZTE Blade V80 Pro edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.