Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus 15s

Nokia XR21

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G

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OnePlus 15s

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 46/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 231g).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia XR21

Performance 46

Display 67

Camera 43

Battery 42

Portability 24

Value for money —

OnePlus 15s

Performance 98

Display 95

Camera 53

Battery 89

Portability 64

Value for money 80

What makes Nokia XR21 better?

Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

Overall rating 46/100

What makes OnePlus 15s better?

Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
Lighter: 195g vs 231g

Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
Better camera (53/100 vs 43/100)
Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
Better display (95/100 vs 67/100)
Better portability (64/100 vs 24/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).

OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification	Nokia XR21	OnePlus 15s
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu	592015	3950082
Geekbench Single	905	3639
Geekbench Multi	2101	11047
Display	6.5" IPS LCD	6.3" AMOLED
Resolution	1080x2400	2640x1216
Refresh rate	120 Hz	165 Hz
Battery	4800 mAh	7500 mAh
Charging	33W	100W
Wireless charging	0W	50W
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
Storage	128GB	256GB / 512GB
OS	Android 12	Android 16
Brightness (peak)	550 nits	—
NFC	yes	—
Protection	IP68	—
Dimensions	168.0×78.6×10.5 mm	—
Weight	231 g	195 g
Launch price	—	$700