Nokia XR30 vs Vivo X21i
The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR30 leads — 46/100 vs 30/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR30 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia XR30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 314,537); the Nokia XR30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Vivo X21i
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Vivo X21i, the Nokia XR30 scores 16 points higher (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (37/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR30 | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR30 and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR30 leads Vivo X21i by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (46/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (43/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (37/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia XR30 is noticeably better than the Vivo X21i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR30 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia XR30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia XR30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Vivo X21i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia XR30 (43/100 vs 15/100).