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 (2,205,289 vs 592,015); the Poco F7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
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: 2205289 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (81/100 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 (81/100 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 (81/100 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).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Poco F7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 592015 2205289
Geekbench Single 905 2070
Geekbench Multi 2003 6694
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
Price $399
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100 +73.2%
2205289 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Nokia XR21 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Poco F7
$399
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 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 (81/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco F7?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.