Nokia XR21 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 207g vs 231g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 85.0% 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (73/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.