Nokia XR21 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 592,015); the Poco X8 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 218g vs 231g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 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 X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nokia XR21 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 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 X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.