Honor GT Pro vs Nokia XR21
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 46/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 592,015); the Honor GT Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Nokia XR21
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 231g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor GT Pro scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 454.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.