Nokia XR21 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 46/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 231g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 36 points higher (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 81.4% 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 Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (54/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.