Nokia XR21 vs Redmi A1+

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 24/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 155,362); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Redmi A1+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 22 points (46/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Redmi A1+
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money 32
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 486
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 231g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi A1+, the Nokia XR21 scores 22 points higher (46/100 vs 24/100). 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 Redmi A1+ leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A1+: The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Redmi A1+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 592015 155362
Geekbench Single 905 300
Geekbench Multi 2003 486
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB 32GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 231 g 192 g
Launch price $80
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi A1+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Redmi A1+
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi A1+
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Redmi A1+ MediaTek Helio A22
24/100 -281.1%
155362 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Redmi A1+ by 281.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Redmi A1+
$80
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (46/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (67/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi A1+?

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 22 points (46/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi A1+?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi A1+ — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi A1+?

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

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi A1+?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi A1+?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.