Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus 13T
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 592,015); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
OnePlus 13T
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6260 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Nokia XR21 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (65/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus 13T?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus 13T — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.