Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus 16
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 46/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
OnePlus 16
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 49 points higher (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (95/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Nokia XR21 by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (95/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 49 points (95/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus 16?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.