Nokia XR21 vs Poco X7
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco X7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 leads — 54/100 vs 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X7 is faster in AnTuTu (803,683 vs 592,015); the Poco X7 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Poco X7
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco X7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 803683 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco X7, the Poco X7 scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 803683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.3×74.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $279 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X7
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X7
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco X7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X7 leads Nokia XR21 by 26.3% 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 Poco X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X7?
The Poco X7 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 X7?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco X7 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X7?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X7?
The Poco X7 leads on performance (54/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco X7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco X7 (63/100 vs 24/100).