Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 40/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade X1 5G is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 592,015); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 592015
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Nokia XR21 scores 6 points higher (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Blade X1 5G leads Nokia XR21 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the ZTE Blade X1 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.