Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 46/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 20 points higher (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2545677 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Nokia XR21 by 76.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.