[ NOKIA ]
Smartphones
Nokia XR21
Overall Score
48/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
230449
Graphics (GPU)
73100
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Nokia XR21 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 48/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
17/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
48/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
34/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 4800 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 50 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:15 hr |
| Gaming | 05:45 hr |
| Max charge power | 33 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Standby | 123 hr |
| Watching video | 13:48 hr |
| Web browsing | 09:04 hr |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 230449 |
| Data manipulation | 7631 |
| GPU | 73100 |
| Memory | 99174 |
| Multi-core score | 2111 |
| Photo editing | 18832 |
| Single-core score | 910 |
| Total score | 567090 |
| UX | 164367 |
| Video editing | 4094 |
| Web score | 7255 |
| Writing score | 13940 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G network | WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 |
| 4G network | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12/17, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
| Hybrid slot | Yes |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 18 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Depends on the region |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| eSIM support* | Yes |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 168 mm (6.61 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 10.45 mm (0.41 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP68 |
| Weight | 231 g (8.15 oz) |
| Width | 78.58 mm (3.09 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Contrast | 1118:1 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 550 nits |
| PPI | 406 ppi |
| PWM | 55100 Hz |
| RGB color space | 99.5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Response time | 33 ms |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 77% |
| Size | 6.49 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 9000 x 7000 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 64 MP2) Ultrawide: 8 MP |
| Matrix | 64 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1.12 micron |
| Sensor size | 1/2" (≈ 0.5 inch) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 6 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | May 2023 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $499 |
| Release date | June 2023 |
| Sensors | - Barometer- Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 660 Silver (Cortex-A55)- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo 660 Gold (Cortex-A78) |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| FLOPS | ~430.1 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 840 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 256 |
| Graphics | Adreno 619 |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon 686 |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 14 GB |
| Operating system | Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).