Nokia
Nokia XR21
Ultra-rugged smartphone with military-grade durability
- Display: 6.49-inch IPS LCD
- Battery: 4800mAh
Price
$499 – $599
Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.
Editor score8.8/10
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Overview
Nokia XR21 is built for extreme environments with MIL-STD certification, IP68/IP69K protection, Snapdragon processor and long battery life.
Verdict
What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.
Pros
- Extremely durable
- 120Hz display
- IP69K protection
- Stereo speakers
- MicroSD support
Cons
- Heavy
- LCD display
- Average cameras
Full specifications
Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.
| OS | Android 12 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| HDR | Supported |
| NFC | Yes |
| RAM | 6GB |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Build | Rugged Polymer |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Pine Green |
| Status | Available |
| Weight | 231g |
| Battery | 4800mAh |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 |
| Display | 6.49-inch IPS LCD |
| Network | 2G,3G,4G,5G |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Charging | 33W Fast Charging |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Audio Jack | No |
| Brightness | 550 nits |
| Dimensions | 168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm |
| Night Mode | Yes |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 |
| Ultra Wide | 8MP |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Side Mounted |
| Main Camera | 64MP |
| Memory Card | microSDXC |
| Rear Camera | 64MP + 8MP |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Release Date | 2023 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Pixel Density | 406 ppi |
| Military Grade | MIL-STD-810H |
| Drop Resistance | 1.8m |
| Video Recording | 1080p |
| Android Upgrades | 4 Years |
| Emergency Button | Customizable |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Security Updates | 5 Years |
| Water Resistance | IP68/IP69K |
| Flashlight Button | Dedicated |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240Hz |
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