Nokia XR21 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 592,015); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 231g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nokia XR21 by 65.7% 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.