Nokia XR21 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 592,015).
Nokia XR21
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Price | — | $760 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia XR21 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.