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).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C210 by 23 points (46/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C210
Performance 24
Display 35
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 72
Value for money
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
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: 2003 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).

Nokia C210: The Nokia C210 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 2003
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
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C210
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C210
  • 6.3"
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
35
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C210
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia C210 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia C210 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
23/100
320666 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 +45.8%
592015 AnTuTu

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?

The Nokia C210 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.