Nokia C210 vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia C210 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 23/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 320,666); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C210 doesn't; the Nokia C210 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C210
Nokia XR21
What makes Nokia C210 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 231g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 320666
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 345
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1065
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C210 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 23 points higher (46/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C210 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C210 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C210 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C210 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 320666 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 345 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1065 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.3" | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.9×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia C210
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia C210
- 6.3"
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C210
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia C210 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Nokia C210 by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C210 (67/100 vs 35/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C210 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (42/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C210 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C210 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C210 by 23 points (46/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C210 and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C210 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C210 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C210 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C210 over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia C210 (72/100 vs 24/100).