Honor X9d vs Nokia XR21
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9d leads — 60/100 vs 46/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X9d is faster in AnTuTu (977,304 vs 592,015); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 231g).
Honor X9d
Nokia XR21
- Higher AnTuTu: 977304 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 231g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 24/100)
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor X9d scores 14 points higher (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Honor X9d | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9d and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X9d leads Nokia XR21 by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X9d is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X9d leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X9d is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.