Nokia XR21 vs Poco M8s
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 592,015); the Poco M8s is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
Poco M8s
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 231g
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M8s scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (88/100 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 M8s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| 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, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8s leads Nokia XR21 by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (88/100 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 M8s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s 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 M8s?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco M8s?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco M8s?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.