Nokia XR21 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads — 54/100 vs 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 5G is faster in AnTuTu (854,047 vs 592,015); the Tecno Pova 7 5G is noticeably lighter (205g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1980
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 854047 vs 592015
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 231g
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Tecno Pova 7 5G scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 854047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 5G leads Nokia XR21 by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.