Nokia XR21 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 46/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4800); the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,077 vs 592,015); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Tecno Phantom X2
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 203g vs 231g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 16 points higher (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Nokia XR21 by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (70/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.