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Nokia XR21 vs Realme 9 Pro

What XR21 does better (6) and where 9 Pro wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Nokia XR21
Nokia · 2023XR21
6.8Score
6 advantages≈ $620
Higher score
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Realme 9 Pro
Realme · 20229 Pro
6.7Score
7 advantages≈ $580
5.7Display5.6
4.1Performance3.8
6.6Camera6.9
4.3Battery6.0
8.5Features7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

XR219 Pro
78.6 × 16810.575.6 × 164.38.5
XR219 ProDifference
Height168 mm164.3 mm+3.7 mm
Width78.6 mm75.6 mm+3 mm
Thickness10.5 mm8.5 mm+2 mm
Weight231 g195 g+36 g

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

Why is XR21 better than 9 Pro?

  1. AnTuTu score567,090 vs 401,894+41%
  2. Stereo speakersYes · 9 Pro: No
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,111 vs 2,020+5%
  4. eSIMYes · 9 Pro: No
  5. Peak brightness550 nits vs 460 nits+20%
  6. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%

Why is 9 Pro better than XR21?

  1. RAM6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
  2. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+4%
  3. Weight231 g vs 195 g+18%
  4. Measured brightness487 nits vs 567 nits+16%
  5. Charged in 30 min30% vs 52%+73%
  6. Thickness10.5 mm vs 8.5 mm+24%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio77% vs 84.4%+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Nokia XR21Nokia XR21≈ $6206.8
Realme 9 ProRealme 9 Pro≈ $5806.7
Design
Weight231 g195 g
Thickness10.5 mm8.5 mm
Height168 mm164.3 mm
Width78.6 mm75.6 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus—
ColoursMidnight Black, Pine GreenMidnight Black, Aurora Green, Sunrise Blue
Display
Screen size6.5″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,412 px
Pixel density406 ppi400 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits460 nits
Measured brightness487 nits567 nits
Screen-to-body ratio77%84.4%
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 score567,090401,894
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,1112,020
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—360
Memory
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/2"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging33 W33 W
Charged in 30 min30%52%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness—-25.3 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)—1.19 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Realme UI 4.0
Major OS updates promised3—
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