Nokia XR21 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 231g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 87.9% 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.