Nokia·Mid · Released May 2023
Nokia XR21
A rugged 5G phone with military durability and 4 years of updates.
62/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$499
Color · Midnight Black
Display
6.49" LCD 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 695
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
64 MP · f/1.8
Battery
4,800 mAh
Weight
231 g
AI Snapshot
A do-it-all rugged phone.
Nokia XR21 pairs IP69K and MIL-STD durability with wireless charging and four years of security — a rare rugged phone that does not feel like a compromise on software.
Subscores · 0–100
Display66
Camera64
Performance60
Battery76
Build86
Value64
- IP69K + MIL-STD + 1.8 m drop-proof.
- Wireless charging — rare on a rugged.
- 4 years security + near-stock Android.
- Gorilla Glass Victus.
Full specifications
Type
IPS LCD, 120 Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
Size
6.49 inches
Resolution
2,400 × 1,080 px
Main
64 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultrawide
8 MP
Selfie
16 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -75.3%
This
400,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -68.3%
This
920
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -74.7%
This
2,050
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -87.1%
This
8.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Nokia XR21 released?
The Nokia XR21 was released in May 2023.
What is the Nokia XR21 screen size and type?
The Nokia XR21 has a 6.49" LCD 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Nokia XR21 use?
The Nokia XR21 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Nokia XR21 have?
The Nokia XR21 ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Nokia XR21 battery capacity?
The Nokia XR21 has a 4,800 mAh battery.
What is the Nokia XR21 main camera?
The Nokia XR21 has a 64 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the Nokia XR21 have 5G?
The Nokia XR21 supports 5G (Sub-6).
Is the Nokia XR21 waterproof?
The Nokia XR21 is rated IP68/IP69K for dust and water resistance.