Nokia XR21 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 592,015); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 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 Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nokia XR21 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (88/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 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 Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.