HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Nokia XR21
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 528,398); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Nokia XR21
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1980
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Nokia XR21, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Nokia XR21?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro 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 Vibe 2 Pro (62/100 vs 24/100).