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).
Nokia XR21
Poco M6 Plus
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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).
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.