Honor X9 5G vs Nokia XR21
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Nokia XR21
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Lighter: 189g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X9 5G and the Nokia XR21 received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Nokia XR21?
Both devices scored 46/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Honor X9 5G (64/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G 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 X9 5G (64/100 vs 24/100).