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Nokia XR21 vs Realme Narzo 50

What XR21 does better (11) and where Narzo 50 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nokia XR21
Nokia · 2023XR21
6.8Score
11 advantages≈ $620
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Realme Narzo 50
Realme · 2022Narzo 50
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $660
5.7Display6.8
6.6Camera5.5
4.3Battery6.0
8.5Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

XR21Narzo 50
78.6 × 16810.575.5 × 164.18.5
XR21Narzo 50Difference
Height168 mm164.1 mm+3.9 mm
Width78.6 mm75.5 mm+3.1 mm
Thickness10.5 mm8.5 mm+2 mm
Weight231 g194 g+37 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is XR21 better than Narzo 50?

  1. 5GYes · Narzo 50: No
  2. NFCYes · Narzo 50: No
  3. Stereo speakersYes · Narzo 50: No
  4. Main camera64 MP vs 50 MP+28%
  5. Process6 nm vs 12 nm2×
  6. Storage (base)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  7. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  8. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Narzo 50: No
  9. eSIMYes · Narzo 50: No
  10. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.05 GHz+7%
  11. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%

Why is Narzo 50 better than XR21?

  1. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+4%
  2. Weight231 g vs 194 g+19%
  3. Thickness10.5 mm vs 8.5 mm+24%
  4. Screen-to-body ratio77% vs 84.6%+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Nokia XR21Nokia XR21≈ $6206.8
Realme Narzo 50Realme Narzo 50≈ $6606.2
Design
Weight231 g194 g
Thickness10.5 mm8.5 mm
Height168 mm164.1 mm
Width78.6 mm75.5 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus—
ColoursMidnight Black, Pine GreenSpeed Blue, Speed Black
Display
Screen size6.5″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,412 px
Pixel density406 ppi400 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits—
Measured brightness487 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio77%84.6%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5GMediatek MT6781 Helio G96
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process6 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.05 GHz
GPUAdreno 619Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score567,090—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,111—
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB64 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/2.76"
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging33 W33 W
Charged in 30 min30%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—realme UI 2
Major OS updates promised3—
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