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 38/100 (a 8-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 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Nokia XR21
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 231g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 8 points higher (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | 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 | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Honor X8 by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
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 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Honor X8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X8 (78/100 vs 24/100).