Nokia G21 vs OnePlus 14 Pro
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $179 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 34/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
OnePlus 14 Pro
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $830
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the OnePlus 14 Pro, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 51 points higher (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 34/100, OnePlus 14 Pro — 84/100; 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 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | OnePlus 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and OnePlus 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Nokia G21 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $651. Nokia G21 was $651 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 51 points (85/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the OnePlus 14 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.