Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus 15s
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 (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
OnePlus 15s
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- 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)
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).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $700 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Nokia XR21 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (95/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus 15s?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus 15s?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.