Nokia G21 vs OnePlus 15s
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $179 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5050); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 330,006).
Nokia G21
OnePlus 15s
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $179 vs $700
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (98/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $179 | $700 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G21 and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Nokia G21 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $521. Nokia G21 is cheaper by $521.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (82/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (98/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the OnePlus 15s?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the OnePlus 15s?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.