Honor X80i vs Nokia XR21
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Honor X80i
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 11/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor X80i scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 231 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (56/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 11/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X80i edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nokia XR21 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.