Nokia XR21 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 231g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nokia XR21 by 88.7% 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.