Nokia C21 Plus vs OnePlus 15
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $260 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 10/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 213g).
Nokia C21 Plus
OnePlus 15
- Lighter: 178g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 51 points higher (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $260 | $799 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $539. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $539.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (48/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (77/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the OnePlus 15?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 Plus or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the OnePlus 15?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.