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).

The Nokia XR21 edges out the Poco M6 by just 6 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
Performance 42
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money 62
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • 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)
What makes Poco M6 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M6: The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Poco M6
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Poco M6
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Poco M6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Poco M6 MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
40/100 -15.2%
513809 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Poco M6 by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Poco M6
$120
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.