Nokia XR21 vs Redmi 6A
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 17/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 155,362); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Redmi 6A
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 145g vs 231g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi 6A, the Nokia XR21 scores 29 points higher (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi 6A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3000 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 | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 145 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Redmi 6A by 281.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (46/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (42/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 29 points (46/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi 6A — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi 6A?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.