Side-by-side technical data
HMD XR21 vs ZTE nubia Neo 3
Comparison between HMD XR21 and ZTE nubia Neo 3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HMD and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
HMD XR21, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Pixel Density
- 406 ppi
- against 386 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP54
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
ZTE nubia Neo 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 402,100
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Unisoc T8300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 402,100 | 479,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 908 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,221 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Silver, Yellow, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 10.5 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 168 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 231 g | 203 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 77 % | 86.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | D |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 45 |
Battery
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | 60 h 37 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.49″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 406 ppi Best value | 386 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 1,200 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant | Mohs Level 4, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Audio
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, HID |
Technical
| Specification | XR21 | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 599.99 € | — |
| Model numbers | — | Z2464N |
