Nokia XR21 vs Poco C65

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 33/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 346,495); the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Poco C65 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Poco C65
Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 50
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 375
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1031
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco C65, the Nokia XR21 scores 13 points higher (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Poco C65
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 592015 346495
Geekbench Single 905 375
Geekbench Multi 2003 1031
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 18W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm
Weight 231 g 192 g
Launch price $99
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100 -70.9%
346495 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Poco C65 by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Poco C65
$99
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (46/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (67/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco C65?

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Poco C65 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco C65?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco C65?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco C65?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco C65?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.