Nokia XR21 vs Redmi Note 14
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi Note 14 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 14 leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 14 has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 14 is faster in AnTuTu (660,807 vs 592,015); the Redmi Note 14 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Redmi Note 14
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 660807 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 969 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2321 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi Note 14, the Redmi Note 14 scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 14 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 14 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi Note 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 660807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 84 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.4×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 14
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi Note 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 14 leads Nokia XR21 by 10.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 14 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 14 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Note 14?
The Redmi Note 14 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Note 14?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 14 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Note 14?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi Note 14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi Note 14 (65/100 vs 24/100).