Nokia XR21 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 514,398); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Redmi Note 9S is noticeably lighter (210g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Nokia XR21 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Redmi Note 9S by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.