Nokia XR21 vs Poco F8

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 592,015); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 231g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 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 F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Poco F8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 592015 3119308
Geekbench Single 905 3041
Geekbench Multi 2003 9494
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 231 g 205 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +81.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Nokia XR21 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Poco F8
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 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 F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco F8?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F8?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco F8?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.