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 — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-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 (3,126,402 vs 592,015); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Poco F8
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: 3126402 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 205g vs 231g
- Higher performance (91/100 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 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 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 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nokia XR21 by 81.1% 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 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 28 points (74/100 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 — 74/100.
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 (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.