Nokia XR21 vs ZTE V70
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE V70 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE V70 leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V70 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 569,913); the ZTE V70 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE V70
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1900
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Lighter: 192g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE V70, the ZTE V70 scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V70 leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE V70 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE V70 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE V70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE V70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11, MyOS 11.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE V70
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V70
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE V70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads ZTE V70 by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE V70 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE V70 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE V70?
The ZTE V70 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE V70?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE V70 — 51/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE V70?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V70 is a better fit for everyday use.