Nokia XR21 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 46/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 592,015); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 204g vs 231g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 20 points higher (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nokia XR21 by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.