Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Hero 10 vs Nokia XR21
Comparison between Blackview Hero 10 and Nokia XR21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.0 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Hero 10, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 425,000
- against 396,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Nokia XR21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Body Thickness
- 10.5 mm
- against 16.3 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 894
- against 729
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 425,000 Best value | 396,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | 894 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | 2,044 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 16.3 mm | 10.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Body Height | 169 mm | 168 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Best value | 231 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.2 % Best value | 77 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Drop Test Count | 56 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 40 h 6 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.49″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 406 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Secondary Display, OLED | Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
| Cover display diagonal | 1.19″ | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Hero 10 | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 599 € |
