Nokia G21 vs OnePlus 15
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $179 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5050); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Nokia G21
OnePlus 15
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $179 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (62/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $179 | $799 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G21 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nokia G21 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $620. Nokia G21 is cheaper by $620.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (62/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the OnePlus 15?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the OnePlus 15?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.