Huawei P40 Lite vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 37/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 231g).
Huawei P40 Lite
Nokia XR21
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2120 vs 2003
- Lighter: 183g vs 231g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 797
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 9 points higher (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Huawei P40 Lite by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Huawei P40 Lite by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.