Nokia XR21 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 592,015); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 231g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Nokia XR21 by 32.7% 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 Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Pova Curve (70/100 vs 24/100).