Nokia XR21 vs Poco C40
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 31/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C40 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Poco C40
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco C40, the Nokia XR21 scores 15 points higher (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco C40?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco C40?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco C40 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco C40?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco C40?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.