Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus 15
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 592,015); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
OnePlus 15
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Lighter: 213g vs 231g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nokia XR21 by 83.6% 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 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus 15?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.