Nokia XR21 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Lighter: 231g vs 235g
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nokia XR21 by 88.2% 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.