Nokia XR21 vs Poco M7 Plus 5G

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco M7 Plus 5G is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 592,015).

The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 5 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 M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money 72
What makes Nokia XR21 better?

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 217g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (42/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Poco M7 Plus 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 592015 622608
Geekbench Single 905 938
Geekbench Multi 2003 2183
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2460x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 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 / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 231 g 217 g
Launch price $168
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100 +4.9%
622608 AnTuTu

Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Nokia XR21 by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (42/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 51/100.

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.