Nokia XR21 vs Redmi 4X

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi 4X (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 20/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 150,628); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4X doesn't; the Redmi 4X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X by 26 points (46/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Redmi 4X
Performance 8
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 22
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 150628
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 141
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 618
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 4X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 231g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi 4X, the Nokia XR21 scores 26 points higher (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (46/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4X significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 4X: The Redmi 4X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Redmi 4X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
AnTuTu 592015 150628
Geekbench Single 905 141
Geekbench Multi 2003 618
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 139.2×70.0×8.7 mm
Weight 231 g 150 g
Launch price $120
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi 4X
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Redmi 4X
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi 4X
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi 4X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Redmi 4X Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
20/100 -293.0%
150628 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Redmi 4X by 293.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Redmi 4X
$120
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (46/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (67/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4X significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 4X?

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X by 26 points (46/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi 4X?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi 4X — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 4X?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 4X?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi 4X?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 4X is a better fit for everyday use.