Nokia XR21 vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE V40 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 46/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE V40 Pro
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE V40 Pro scores 9 points higher (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The ZTE V40 Pro edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.