Nokia XR21 vs Oppo F9 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo F9 Pro (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 26/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 16 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 314,537); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F9 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (169g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Oppo F9 Pro
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Oppo F9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 231g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Oppo F9 Pro, the Nokia XR21 scores 20 points higher (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Oppo F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 156.7×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo F9 Pro
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo F9 Pro
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo F9 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Oppo F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Oppo F9 Pro by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (46/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (43/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo F9 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro by 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Oppo F9 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo F9 Pro — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo F9 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo F9 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Oppo F9 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo F9 Pro (78/100 vs 24/100).