Nokia XR21 vs Poco X5
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X5 leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X5 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Poco X5
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 189g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco X5, the Poco X5 scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X5 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco X5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 189 g | |
| Price | — | $245 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco X5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X5 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X5?
The Poco X5 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco X5?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco X5 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X5?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco X5?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X5 is a better fit for everyday use.