Nokia 8.3 5G
#1720
Nokia XR21
#1273Category Breakdown
Nokia 8.3 5G
Nokia XR21
Performance
78.483.4
Camera
69.319.1
Display
58.981.3
Battery
30.631.5
Build
88.573.5
Connectivity
82.187.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
55.660.7
Summary
- The Nokia 8.3 5G features a larger 6.81-inch IPS LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Nokia XR21 has a slightly smaller 6.49-inch IPS LCD with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the 8.3 is powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset, whereas the XR21 utilizes the newer Snapdragon 695, offering improved efficiency.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the XR21's additional 8 MP ultrawide camera provides more versatility, although the 8.3 supports higher video resolutions.
- The XR21 has a larger 4800 mAh battery with faster 33W charging compared to the 4500 mAh battery and 18W charging of the 8.3.
- For software, the 8.3 runs Android 10 upgradable to Android 12, while the XR21 comes with Android 12 out of the box, and the XR21 also includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 8.3 5G
Nokia XR21
General
Release Date
2020, March 19
2023, May 03
Announced
2020, March 19
2023, May 03
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as Nokia XR30
Display
Size
6.81"
6.49"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 619
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.43", 1.4µm, AF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
Front Camera Features
Zeiss optics, HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4800 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
171.9 x 78.6 x 9 mm (6.77 x 3.09 x 0.35 in)
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
Weight
220 g
231 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Polar Night
Midnight Black, Pine Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.41 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 2.4/1.2 Gbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, Android One
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer