Nokia XR21 vs Xiaomi 14
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 14 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Xiaomi 14
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4610 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 2003
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 193g vs 231g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $191 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Nokia XR21 by 75.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Xiaomi 14?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.