Honor X9a vs Nokia XR21
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 231g).
Honor X9a
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
- Lighter: 175g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor X9a scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 231 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X9a edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.