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. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-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 (3,621,671 vs 592,015); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
OnePlus 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Lighter: 213g vs 231g
- Higher performance (94/100 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)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 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 (94/100 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).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $779 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nokia XR21 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 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).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 39 points (85/100 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 — 85/100.
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 (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus 15?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.