Nokia XR21 vs Nokia XR30
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Nokia XR30
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
The Nokia XR21 and the Nokia XR30 received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Nokia XR30 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nokia XR30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Nokia XR30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Nokia XR30 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nokia XR30?
Both devices scored 46/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Nokia XR21 (42/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nokia XR30?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia XR30 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nokia XR30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia XR21 (42/100 vs 37/100).