Honor Power 2 vs Nokia XR21
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 592,015); the Honor Power 2 is noticeably lighter (216g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Nokia XR21
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 216g vs 231g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor Power 2 scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Nokia XR21 by 306.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Power 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.