Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 592,015); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Nokia XR21
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 592015
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 222g vs 231g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 206.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.