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 (3,651,476 vs 592,015); the Poco F8 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 83.8% 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 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.