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).

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Poco C40
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 44
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • 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)
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.