Nokia XR21 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 46/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 592,015); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Poco F8 Pro
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 231g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 33 points higher (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $529 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 33 points (79/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.