HMD XR21
#1182
Nokia XR21
#1273Category Breakdown
HMD XR21
Nokia XR21
Performance
83.483.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
81.381.3
Battery
31.531.5
Build
73.573.5
Connectivity
87.887.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
62.060.7
Summary
- The HMD XR21 and Nokia XR21 share identical specifications in terms of display, performance, camera, battery, and software experience.
- Both feature a 6.49-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- They are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, with 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance capabilities.
- The rear camera setup on both devices includes a 64 MP wide lens and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, with video recording at 1080p@30fps, while the selfie camera is also 16 MP.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4800 mAh with 33W charging, and both run on Android 12 with stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- The build quality is consistent, featuring Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and a plastic back and frame, with both models weighing 231g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD XR21
Nokia XR21
General
Release Date
2024, May 14
2023, May 03
Announced
2024, May 14
2023, May 03
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as Nokia XR30
Display
Size
6.49"
6.49"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
4800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4800 mAh
Li-Po 4800 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
Weight
231 g
231 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Midnight Black
Midnight Black, Pine Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer