Honor X7e vs Nokia XR21
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 40/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 358,383); the Honor X7e is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Honor X7e
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 6 points higher (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e leads (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Honor X7e | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X7e and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Honor X7e by 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (46/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (62/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Honor X7e by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X7e is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.