Nokia XR21 vs Poco M7
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 43/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 476,175); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Poco M7 is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Poco M7
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco M7, the Nokia XR21 scores 3 points higher (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco M7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Poco M7 by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M7?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Poco M7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M7?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco M7 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M7?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M7?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco M7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M7 (43/100 vs 24/100).