Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 231g).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Nokia XR21
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 231g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 24/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 65/100)
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia XR21 received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nokia XR21?
Both devices scored 46/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nokia XR21.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.