Lower mid-range · 2023
Nokia XR21
Our Take
CPU benches near recent lower-mid phones like the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
A dependable lower mid-ranger with a 120Hz display and water resistance.
Strength
120Hz smooth scrolling, IP68 water resistance
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
What stands out
MIL-STD durability with IP68 water resistance
Display
6.49″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2400 · 120 Hz · HDR
Smooth scrolling
Display
6.49″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2400 · 120 Hz · HDR
Smooth scrolling
Performance
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 619
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 619
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
64 MP f/1.8 main · 16 MP selfie
Camera
64 MP f/1.8 main · 16 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
64 MP f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Front camera
16 MP f/2.4
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4800 mAh · 33 W wired
Battery
4800 mAh · 33 W wired
Audio
Stereo
Stereo speakers
Audio
Stereo
Stereo speakers
Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Microphones
2
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Build & Design
231 g · 10.5 mm · IP68
Built to last
Build & Design
231 g · 10.5 mm · IP68
Built to last
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone 15
Loses on most
1 win
3 losses
43% larger battery capacity
33 W vs 15 W charging · 4,800 mAh vs 3,349 mAh battery
Lower benchmark score
396k vs 1.5M AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Heavier in hand
231 g vs 171 g
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
23% larger battery capacity
4,800 mAh vs 3,900 mAh battery
Weaker display tech
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 6.49″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
396k vs 1.8M AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 30 fps video
Heavier in hand
231 g vs 168 g
Where to buy
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