Nokia XR21 vs Redmi 15C
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 36/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 346,495); the Redmi 15C is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Redmi 15C
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1364
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi 15C, the Nokia XR21 scores 10 points higher (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Redmi 15C by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 15C?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Redmi 15C — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi 15C?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 15C?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 15C?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi 15C?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 15C is a better fit for everyday use.