Nokia XR21 vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 36/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 231g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Nokia XR21 scores 10 points higher (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi A3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Xiaomi Mi A3 (70/100 vs 24/100).