Nokia XR21 vs Redmi Note 17
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 is faster in AnTuTu (600,942 vs 592,015); the Redmi Note 17 is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
Redmi Note 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 600942 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2210 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 225g vs 231g
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (78/100 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 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (41/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 17 leads Nokia XR21 by 1.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (78/100 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 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (41/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.