Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Nokia XR21
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) and the Nokia XR21 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (67/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.