Nokia XR21 vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (895,939 vs 592,015); the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 895939 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 895939 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.0×78.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (70/100 vs 24/100).