Honor X8d vs Nokia XR21
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 47/100 vs 46/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 467,392); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Honor X8d
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1396
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor X8d scores 1 points higher (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (73/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | — |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8d and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Honor X8d by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (73/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X8d edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.