Nokia C21 vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 5/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Nokia C21
OnePlus Ace 6
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 60 points higher (65/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3391399 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 213 g | |
| Price | — | $399 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (79/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (56/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 60 points (65/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.