Huawei nova 10 SE vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10 SE leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably lighter (184g vs 231g).
Huawei nova 10 SE
Nokia XR21
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 231g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 24/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei nova 10 SE scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 SE | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 10 SE edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.