Nokia XR21 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 592,015); the Poco F8 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
Poco F8 Ultra
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 231g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (49/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $729 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (49/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.