Huawei nova 10z vs Nokia XR21
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Nokia XR21 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 43/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 231g).
Huawei nova 10z
Nokia XR21
- Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
- Lighter: 179g vs 231g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 24/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 3 points higher (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (42/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Huawei nova 10z by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.