Nokia XR21 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 28/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 231g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Nokia XR21 scores 18 points higher (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.