Nokia XR20 vs Nokia X20
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Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.67-inch Nokia XR20 (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 480) that was released on June 27, 2021, against the Nokia X20, which is powered by the same chip and came out 3 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Nokia XR20
- Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
- Handles wireless charging up to 15W
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.1)
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- Stereo speakers
Reasons to consider the Nokia X20
- Slow-motion recording at 120FPS
- Weighs 28 grams less
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (
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) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Value for money
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 550 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 76.8% | 79.8% |
| RGB color space | 128.3% | 98.7% |
| PWM | 1163000 Hz | - |
| Response time | 26 ms | 30.5 ms |
| Contrast | 1815:1 | 923:1 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 171.64 mm (6.76 inches) | 168.9 mm (6.65 inches) |
| Width | 81.5 mm (3.21 inches) | 79.7 mm (3.14 inches) |
| Thickness | 10.64 mm (0.42 inches) | 9.1 mm (0.36 inches) |
| Weight | 248 g (8.75 oz) | 220 g (7.76 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP68 | IPX2 |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Gray, Blue | Gold, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture |
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 460 Silver
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Kryo 460 Gold |
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 460 Silver
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Kryo 460 Gold |
| Lithography process | 8 nanometers | 8 nanometers |
| Graphics | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| GPU shading units | 256 | 256 |
| GPU clock | 825 MHz | 825 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~422.4 GFLOPS | ~422.4 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 117053 | 120507 |
| GPU | 73685 | 75792 |
| Memory | 81222 | 82852 |
| UX | 94010 | 96748 |
| Total score | 367439 | 377782 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Max surface temperature | 44.1 °C | 47.5 °C |
| Stability | 99% | 99% |
| Graphics test | 5 FPS | 5 FPS |
| Graphics score | 981 | 981 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 5649 | 5814 |
| Video editing | 4045 | 3962 |
| Photo editing | 14101 | 13998 |
| Data manipulation | 6301 | 6691 |
| Writing score | 8666 | 8303 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4, 6 GB | 6, 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1833 MHz | 1833 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 64, 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB | Up to 512 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) |
| OS size | 13 GB | 18 GB |
Battery
| Capacity | 4630 mAh | 4470 mAh |
| Max charge power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes (15 W) | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 40 min) | Yes (50% in 50 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:35 hr | 1:50 hr |
Camera
| Matrix | 48 megapixels | 64 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 9000 x 7000 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | No | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Angle of widest lens | 123° | - |
| Lenses | 2 (48 MP + 13 MP) | 4 (64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens |
- 48 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/2.25" (CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
- 64 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Phase autofocus |
| Ultra-wide lens |
- 13 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/3.0" (CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
- 5 MP
- Phase autofocus |
| Macro lens | - |
- 2 MP
|
| Depth lens | - |
- 2 MP
|
| Camera features |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 6528 x 4896 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Pixel size | 1.12 microns | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/4.0" | - |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | LE, A2DP | LE, A2DP |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC * | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM * | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support * | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | Yes | Yes |
| LTE Cat * | 15 | 15 |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | June 2021 | April 2021 |
| Release date | August 2021 | May 2021 |
| SAR (head) | 1.13 W/kg | 0.51 W/kg |
| SAR (body) | 1.43 W/kg | 1.29 W/kg |
| Sensors |
- Barometer
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 18 W | - |
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Disclaimer!
NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the connectivity, design, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Nokia XR20 . But if the camera is more of a priority – go for the Nokia X20 .
