Nokia XR21 vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 592,015).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (40/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 592015 2876004
Geekbench Single 905 2729
Geekbench Multi 2003 8430
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 231 g 219 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100 +79.4%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (40/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.