Honor X8 vs Nokia XR21
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 28/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 231g).
Honor X8
Nokia XR21
- Lighter: 177g vs 231g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 18 points higher (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (43/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 231 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Honor X8 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (67/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (43/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (42/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Honor X8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.