Nokia C21 vs OnePlus Ace 6T
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OnePlus Ace 6T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads — 62/100 vs 5/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6T has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6T has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Nokia C21
OnePlus Ace 6T
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the OnePlus Ace 6T, the OnePlus Ace 6T scores 57 points higher (62/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | OnePlus Ace 6T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2810314 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Price | — | $320 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Ace 6T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (56/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 57 points (62/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the OnePlus Ace 6T — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The OnePlus Ace 6T leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The OnePlus Ace 6T leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 6T is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.