Nokia XR21 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (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 CC9e doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is noticeably lighter (173g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 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)
- Lighter: 173g vs 231g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Xiaomi Mi CC9e, 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 CC9e (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Xiaomi Mi CC9e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 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 | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Xiaomi Mi CC9e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi CC9e — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a better fit for everyday use.