Nokia XR21 vs Poco M6
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 40/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 513,809); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't; the Poco M6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Poco M6
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1954
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco M6, the Nokia XR21 scores 6 points higher (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1954 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Poco M6 by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M6?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Poco M6 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M6?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M6?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco M6?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use.