Nokia 8 vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 29/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 231g).
Nokia 8
Nokia XR21
- Lighter: 160g vs 231g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 17 points higher (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2003 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 231 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Nokia 8 by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.