HMD Fusion vs Nokia XR21
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the HMD Fusion has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 568,395); the HMD Fusion is noticeably lighter (203g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
Nokia XR21
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 231g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 568395
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
The HMD Fusion and the Nokia XR21 received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Fusion and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads HMD Fusion by 4.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the Nokia XR21?
Both devices scored 46/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the HMD Fusion (54/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the Nokia XR21?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the Nokia XR21?
The HMD Fusion leads on camera score (49/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Fusion (54/100 vs 24/100).