Nokia XR21 vs Nubia Music
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nubia Music (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 38/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Music has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Music is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Nubia Music
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nubia Music, the Nokia XR21 scores 8 points higher (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nubia Music (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Music and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Music notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nubia Music | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.6×74.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Music
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Music
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Music
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nubia Music (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Music and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Music notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Music?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Nubia Music by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nubia Music?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Music — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Music?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nubia Music?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Music is a better fit for everyday use.