Nokia C21 Plus vs OnePlus Ace 5
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OnePlus Ace 5 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 leads — 66/100 vs 24/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 has the bigger battery (6415 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 206g).
Nokia C21 Plus
OnePlus Ace 5
- Lighter: 178g vs 206g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Bigger battery: 6415 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the OnePlus Ace 5, the OnePlus Ace 5 scores 42 points higher (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 leads (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | OnePlus Ace 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2224490 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6415 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 161.7×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Ace 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6415 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (65/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the OnePlus Ace 5?
The OnePlus Ace 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 42 points (66/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the OnePlus Ace 5?
The OnePlus Ace 5 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.