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HMD XR21 vs Nokia Play 2 Max

HMD XR21

$649

80% SPEC SCORE

Nokia Play 2 Max

$671

86% SPEC SCORE

Realme GT 8 Pro

$710

93% SPEC SCORE

Huawei nova 13 Pro

$598

85% SPEC SCORE

OVERVIEW

Display

Screen Size: 6.49 inches

(1080 X 2400 pixels)

120 Refresh rate

Screen Size: 6.6 inches

(1080 X 2400 pixels)

120 Refresh rate

Camera

64+8 MP (Dual Camera)

16 MP Selfie

1080P Video

108+13 MP (Dual Camera)

32 MP Selfie

1080P Video

Hardware

Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1

Android 12

Android 14

Battery

Li-Po

4800 mAh

Li-Po

5000 mAh

Storage

6GB RAM, 128GB

16GB RAM, 256GB

NETWORK

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

LAUNCH DATE

Announced Date

2024, May 14

Released Date

2024, May

2025 (Expected)

Status

Available

Coming Soon

DISPLAY

Type

IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)

AMOLED Screen, 400 nits (typ), 700 nits (peak)

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Size

Screen Size: 6.49

Surface Area: 101.7 cm²

Screen To Body Ratio: 77%

Screen Size: 6.6

Screen To Body Ratio: 85%

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio

Pixel Density

406 ppi

409 ppi

Protection

Front Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Front Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus

Always on Display

BODY

Dimensions

Height: 168 mm (6.61 inch)

Width: 78.6 mm (3.09 inch)

Depth: 10.5 mm (0.41 inch)

Height: 171.4 mm (6.75 inch)

Width: 79.7 mm (3.14 inch)

Depth: 9.1 mm (0.36 inch)

Weight

231g (8.15 oz)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Resistance

IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 60 min)

Other

Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8m, MIL-STD-810H compliant

MAIN CAMERA

Rear Camera

Dual Camera:

➤ 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF
➤ 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Dual Camera:

➤ 108 MP, f/1.8, (Wide Angle)
➤ 13 MP, f/2.4, (Ultra Wide) with autofocus

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama

Zeiss optics, HDR, Panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

1080p

SELFIE CAMERA

Single

16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)

32 MP, f/2.4, (Wide Angle)

Video

1080p@30fps

1080p@ 30 fps FHD

SOFTWARE & HARDWARE

Current Version: Android 12

Current Version: Android 14

Chipset

Processor: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)

Octa-core 3.2 GHz

GPU

Adreno 619

Adreno 730

BATTERY

Type

Li-Po

Capacity

4800 mAh

5000 mAh

Removable

Charging

33W wiredPD2.0QC3

67W Fast Charging

STORAGE

Internal Memory

128GB 6GB RAM

256GB 16GB RAM

Card slot

Storage Type

UFS 2.2

CONNECTIVITY

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), dual-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

5.1, LE, A2DP, aptX Adaptive

v5.3, LE, A2DP, aptX Adaptive

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)

A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

NFC

Yes

Radio

Yes

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

USB-C v2.0, USB on-the-go, USB Charging

Infrared port

SOUND

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

Sound jack

Yes, 3.5

SENSORS

Features

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, e-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

Other

3-year warranty (Europe, Australia, and New Zealand)

MISCELLANEOUS

Colors

Midnight Black

Aurora Blue, Brilliant Gold

Which Mobile Phone is Better: HMD XR21 or Nokia Play 2 Max ?

Have a look at the benefits of this HMD XR21 and Nokia Play 2 Max given by our tech specs.

Pros of Nokia Play 2 Max

Supports 4% higher battery capacity (5000mAh vs 4800mAh), offering longer usage without frequent recharging.
This Device provides a more immersive experience with its bigger display, perfect for multitasking and entertainment
This Device camera captures 108MP sharper and more vibrant photos, ideal for photography enthusiasts.
Offers 63% more RAM (16GB vs 6GB), providing smoother multitasking and better performance.
Nokia Play 2 Max offers significantly more storage, perfect for users needing ample space for their media collections.