Nokia XR21 vs Poco M8
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,643 vs 592,015); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Poco M8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 840643 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 178g vs 231g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $209 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads Nokia XR21 by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco M8?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M8?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco M8?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.