Nokia XR21 vs Poco M6 Plus

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Poco M6 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 231g).

The Poco M6 Plus edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Poco M6 Plus
Performance
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Poco M6 Plus scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Poco M6 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 231 g 205 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Poco M6 Plus edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M6 Plus?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 49/100.

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco M6 Plus?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.