Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 592,015); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Nokia XR21
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 231g vs 239g
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Nokia XR21 by 257.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.