Nokia XR21
Nokia XR21
3.7Average expert rating
Release date June 2023
About Product
Key Advantages
Bigger battery capacity: 4800 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Nokia XR21
2044
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Nokia XR21
894
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Nokia XR21
1928
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Nokia XR21
669
PassMark result
Nokia XR21
4389
Expert Score 3.7
TechRadar
Tech Advisor
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Price in USA From $ 500
Price in Europe From € 486
Interest Over the Last 12 months
Oct 2023
70
Nov 2023
61
Dec 2023
57
Jan 2024
58
Feb 2024
44
Mar 2024
50
Apr 2024
42
May 2024
40
Jun 2024
36
Jul 2024
34
Aug 2024
33
Sep 2024
27
Oct 2024
27
Data source: Google Trends
Overview Nokia XR21
The Nokia XR21 is engineered for those who value durability without sacrificing performance. This rugged smartphone features a 6.49-inch FHD+ display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, ensuring it withstands daily wear and tear. It boasts an IP68 rating and MIL-STD-810H certification, making it resistant to water, dust, and extreme temperatures—perfect for adventurous users.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor and paired with 6GB of RAM, the XR21 delivers smooth multitasking and reliable performance for various tasks. The dual-camera setup includes a 64MP main camera and a 5MP ultra-wide lens, enabling users to capture stunning photos in diverse environments. A 16MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies and video calls.
Specs
Design
Weight
231 g
Thickness
10.45 mm
Width
78.58 mm
Height
168 mm
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
Volume
137.96 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Color options
Midnight Black, Pine Green
Display
Screen size
6.49"
Pixel density
406 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2400 px
Refresh rate
120Hz
Brightness (typical)
450 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus
Always-On Display
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB
RAM
6GB
Android version
Android 12
CPU speed
2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
GPU clock speed
950 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
Semiconductor size
6 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
17 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
EMMC version
5.1
DDR memory version
4
Maximum memory amount
8GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
4W
Release date
2023
Has NX bit
✔
Memory channels
2
Front-end width
3
Bits executed at a time
128
Has an external memory slot
✔
VFP version
4
Cameras
Main camera
64 MP & 8 MP
Front camera
16MP
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.2 & f/1.8
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Number of flash LEDs
2
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has manual focus
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.4
Has timelapse function
✔
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
Has theme customization
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
Has dark mode
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
Has battery health check
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
Has focus modes
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
Can offload apps
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
Supports split screen
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
Has a child lock
✔
Is free and open source
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Supports widgets
✔
More languages supported
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
4800 mAh
Supports fast charging
✔
Charging speed
33W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
Has aptX
✔
Features
Has 5G support
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Download speed
2500 MBits/s
Upload speed
1500 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
USB version
2
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
Bluetooth version
5.1
Has a gyroscope
✔
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
