Nokia XR21 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 592,015); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably lighter (209g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 231g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.