Nokia XR21 vs Redmi 17C
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 33/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 358,383); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi 17C, the Nokia XR21 scores 13 points higher (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Redmi 17C by 65.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (46/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi 17C — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.