Nokia C21 vs OnePlus Turbo 6

The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OnePlus Turbo 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Turbo 6 leads — 53/100 vs 5/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Turbo 6 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Turbo 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).

The OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 48 points (53/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
OnePlus Turbo 6
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 75
Design 33
Value for money 87
What makes Nokia C21 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 213g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes OnePlus Turbo 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the OnePlus Turbo 6, the OnePlus Turbo 6 scores 48 points higher (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
OnePlus Turbo 6: The OnePlus Turbo 6 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 OnePlus Turbo 6
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 2382990
Geekbench Single 2070
Geekbench Multi 6694
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2780x1264
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 80W
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
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm
Weight 195 g 213 g
Price $330
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
OnePlus Turbo 6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
OnePlus Turbo 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
OnePlus Turbo 6
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21
Price unknown
OnePlus Turbo 6
$330
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6 (56/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Turbo 6?

The OnePlus Turbo 6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 48 points (53/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the OnePlus Turbo 6?

The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the OnePlus Turbo 6 — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Turbo 6?

The OnePlus Turbo 6 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Turbo 6?

The OnePlus Turbo 6 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the OnePlus Turbo 6?

The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Turbo 6 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.