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).
Nokia XR21
Poco C65
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Poco C65 by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.