Huawei Y6p vs Nokia XR21

The Huawei Y6p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 21/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Y6p has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 156,818); the Huawei Y6p is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 25 points (46/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y6p
Performance 8
Display 33
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 18
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Huawei Y6p better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 723
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y6p vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 25 points higher (46/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (46/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y6p and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6p significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).

Huawei Y6p: The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y6p Nokia XR21
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 156818 592015
Geekbench Single 233 905
Geekbench Multi 723 2003
Display 6.3" LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 10W 33W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB 6GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 185 g 231 g
Launch price $150
Camera comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • 6.3" LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y6p
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y6p and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y6p MediaTek Helio P22
21/100
156818 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 +73.5%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Huawei Y6p by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y6p
$150
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (46/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (67/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (43/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y6p and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6p significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y6p or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 25 points (46/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y6p and the Nokia XR21?

The Huawei Y6p has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y6p or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y6p or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y6p over the Nokia XR21?

The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.