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HMD XR21 vs Nokia XR21

What XR21 does better (0) and where XR21 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

HMD XR21
HMD · 2024XR21
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $650
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Nokia XR21
Nokia · 2023XR21
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $620
5.7Display5.7
6.9Camera6.6
4.3Battery4.3
9.5Features8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

XR21XR21
78.6 × 16810.578.6 × 16810.5
XR21XR21Difference
Height168 mm168 mm=
Width78.6 mm78.6 mm=
Thickness10.5 mm10.5 mm=
Weight231 g231 g=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is XR21 better than XR21?

XR21 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XR21 better than XR21?

  1. Memory card slotNo · XR21: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

HMD XR21HMD XR21≈ $6507.4
Nokia XR21Nokia XR21≈ $6206.8
Design
Weight231 g231 g
Thickness10.5 mm10.5 mm
Height168 mm168 mm
Width78.6 mm78.6 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
ColoursMidnight BlackMidnight Black, Pine Green
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density406 ppi406 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits550 nits
Measured brightness—487 nits
Screen-to-body ratio77%77%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5GQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 619
AnTuTu score—567,090
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—2,111
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/2.0"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,800 mAh4,800 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging33 W33 W
Charged in 30 min—30%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Major OS updates promised—3
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