Nokia XR21 vs Redmi 17
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17 leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (652,054 vs 592,015); the Redmi 17 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Redmi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 652054 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 943 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2410 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi 17, the Redmi 17 scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 652054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 943 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2410 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17 leads Nokia XR21 by 9.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 17?
The Redmi 17 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi 17?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 17?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi 17?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.