Nokia XR21 vs Redmi Note 10S
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 535,127); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Redmi Note 10S
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1908
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Nokia XR21 scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Redmi Note 10S by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (67/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Redmi Note 10S by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi Note 10S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi Note 10S (68/100 vs 24/100).