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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Redmi A1+
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| 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 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Redmi A1+ by 281.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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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+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 10/100).