Huawei Mate 80 vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 592,015); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Nokia XR21
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 203g vs 231g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Nokia XR21 by 168.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.