Nokia G21 vs OnePlus 13T
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $179 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 34/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5050); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
OnePlus 13T
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $650
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 40 points higher (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 34/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6260 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Nokia G21 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $471. Nokia G21 was $471 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (53/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (65/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 40 points (74/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the OnePlus 13T?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the OnePlus 13T — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.