Nokia XR21 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 9 Pro Plus is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme 9 Pro Plus
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2101
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nokia XR21 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme 9 Pro Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 9 Pro Plus leads Nokia XR21 by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
Both devices scored 46/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme 9 Pro Plus (51/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 35/100).