Huawei Pura X Max vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 46/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 592,015); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Huawei Pura X Max
Nokia XR21
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Lighter: 229g vs 231g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 24/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 24 points higher (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2003 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Nokia XR21 by 256.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 24 points (70/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.