Nokia XR21 vs Redmi K80

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 leads — 67/100 vs 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 has the bigger battery (6550 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 is faster in AnTuTu (2,288,566 vs 592,015); the Redmi K80 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 231g).

The Redmi K80 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Redmi K80
Performance 82
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 74
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2288566 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 6550 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 213g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi K80, the Redmi K80 scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 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 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80: The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Redmi K80
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 592015 2288566
Geekbench Single 905 2205
Geekbench Multi 2003 7192
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6550 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
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
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 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm
Weight 231 g 213 g
Launch price $345
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi K80
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Redmi K80
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi K80
  • 6550 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
67/100 +74.1%
2288566 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 leads Nokia XR21 by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Redmi K80
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 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 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Redmi K80 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.

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

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

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

The Redmi K80 leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi K80?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.