Overview
NeoScore
5.6
#2121 of 6270
- Design & display
- 5.9
- Performance & hardware
- 4.7
- Camera
- 5.1
- Connectivity
- 7.5
- Battery & charging
- 5.3
Strengths
- Its 406 ppi pixel density is higher than that of most displays on phones launched around the same time.
- Its 64 MP resolution is higher than that of most phone cameras launched around the same time.
- Its connectivity is better than that of most phones launched around the same time.
Weak points
- Its 4,800 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
- Its 550-nit peak brightness is lower than that of most phones launched around the same time.
- At 231 g, it is heavier than most phones launched around the same time.
- Display
- 6.49″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
- Design
- 231 g78.6 mm168 mm10.5 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695Octa-Core6 GB RAM128 GB
- AnTuTu
- 402,100Better than 35% of phones
- Battery
- 4,800 mAh33 W
- Cameras
- 64 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 13
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HMD XR21 technical sheet
The HMD XR21 suits buyers looking for a rugged phone with broad connectivity, though its weight and weaker points in brightness and battery capacity make it less balanced. It has IP68, IP69 and IP69K protection alongside MIL-STD-810H certification. It resists water and dust (IP68, IP69 and IP69K) as well as impacts and drops (MIL-STD-810H), and weighs 231 g.
Its 6.49-inch IPS LCD display runs at 120 Hz and has a pixel density of 406 ppi, higher than that of most phones launched around the same time. Peak brightness, at 550 nits, is lower than most. Connectivity is a standout: the XR21 supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC and eSIM, with room for two Nano-SIM cards as well as an eSIM. This puts its connectivity ahead of most phones launched around the same time.
The 64 MP camera resolution is higher than that of most phones of its time, but its 1/2″ sensor is smaller than most, and optical image stabilization is absent. An 8 MP ultrawide camera is also included. Its 4,800 mAh battery has less capacity than most; 33 W fast charging is typical. This version has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. At 231 g, it is heavier than most, while its overall standing is typical. With a NeoScore of 5.6 and a price that is expensive for what it offers, the XR21 is a better fit for buyers who prioritize toughness and connectivity over a light build or higher battery capacity.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
6 GB / 128 GB / Global
Design & display
5.9
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 406 ppi
- 8.6
- Peak Display Brightness 550 nits
- 4.5
- Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant
- 1.0
- Weight 231 g
- 3.3
- Resistance Features IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- 10.0
- Usable Surface 77 %
- 5.6
- Body Thickness 10.5 mm
- 4.5
Performance & hardware
4.7
- AnTuTu Score 402,100
- 2.0
- RAM Capacity 6 GB
- 5.1
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
- 4.9
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
5.1
- Sensor Size 1/2″
- 5.0
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 64 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, LED Flash
- 0.0
Connectivity
7.5
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
- 4.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
- 6.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 10.0
Battery & charging
5.3
- Battery Capacity 4,800 mAh
- 8.3
- Fast Charge Power 33 W
- 5.8
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 5.88
- Performance & hardware
- 4.68
- Camera
- 5.13
- Connectivity
- 7.53
- Battery & charging
- 5.34
- NeoScore rank
- #2121 / 6270
HMD
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 619
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 402,100
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black
- Body Thickness
- 10.5 mm
- Body Width
- 78.6 mm
- Body Height
- 168 mm
- Weight
- 231 g
- Usable Surface
- 77 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Po
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 550 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.49″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 406 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 13
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 13
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE
Technical
- Launch price
- 599.99 €
Product codes
- EAN
- 6438409091901
XR21
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
64 MP main camera
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
- Flash Type
- Dual-Tone LED
Sensor
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual-Tone LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, LED Flash
8 MP ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
16 MP front camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
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Variant details
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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