Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 592,015); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 231g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Nokia XR21
- Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 207g vs 231g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 24/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.