Nokia XR21 vs Poco F7
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 46/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 592,015); the Poco F7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Poco F7
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 20 points higher (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $399 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Nokia XR21 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco F7?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F7?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.