Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Nokia XR21
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Nokia XR21 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 59/100 vs 46/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 231g).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Lighter: 191g vs 231g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 24/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 13 points higher (59/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.