Nokia XR21 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 592,015); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Poco X8 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 196g vs 231g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.