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Nokia T21 vs Redmi Pad SE 8.7

Nokia T21
30.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Pad SE 8.7
31.2Inno Score
20chipPerformance22.6
26.4Display37.6
33.7Battery22.1
68.5Portability68
31.2Features25.2
5 spec wins — Nokia T213 spec wins — Redmi Pad SE 8.7

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Nokia T21 scores 30.9 against 31.2 for Redmi Pad SE 8.7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Pad SE 8.7 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nokia T21

  • Stronger battery score: 34 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 31 vs 25
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 25% higher Pixel density: 224 ppi vs 179 ppi
  • 23% higher capacity: 8,200 mAh vs 6,650 mAh

Reasons to pick the Redmi Pad SE 8.7

  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 26
  • 67% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 360 nits
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 21% lower weight: 373 g vs 471 g

Display

Display comparison: Nokia T21 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecNokia T21Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Screen size10.4 ″+19%8.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1200x20001340x800
Pixel density224 ppi+25%179 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness360 nits600 nits+67%

Performance

Performance comparison: Nokia T21 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecNokia T21Redmi Pad SE 8.7
ChipsetUnisoc T612MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu—351,869Bottom 5%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—144,841Bottom 5%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—27,345Bottom 5%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—84,310Bottom 6%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—95,373Bottom 5%
Geekbench 6 (single)—403Bottom 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,449Bottom 6%
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB64GB / 128GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Nokia T21 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecNokia T21Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Capacity8,200 mAh+23%6,650 mAh
Charging18 W18 W

Design

Design comparison: Nokia T21 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecNokia T21Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Weight471 g373 g+21%
Thickness7.5 mm+15%8.8 mm
MaterialAluminum frame and back, glass frontPlastic

Camera

Camera comparison: Nokia T21 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecNokia T21Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nokia T21 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecNokia T21Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
CellularWi-Fi or 4G LTE4G LTE optional
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Nokia T21 versus Redmi Pad SE 8.7
SpecNokia T21Redmi Pad SE 8.7
StylusThird-party active pens (WGP/AES 2.0), none included—
Keyboard supportNo—
SpeakersStereoDual stereo (Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 12Android 14 (HyperOS)

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