Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus Ace 6T
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Ace 6T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads — 72/100 vs 46/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6T has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6T is faster in AnTuTu (2,788,201 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Ace 6T is noticeably lighter (211g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
OnePlus Ace 6T
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2788201 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 231g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus Ace 6T, the OnePlus Ace 6T scores 26 points higher (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus Ace 6T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2788201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $320 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 6T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus Ace 6T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6T leads Nokia XR21 by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 26 points (72/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Ace 6T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The OnePlus Ace 6T leads on performance (89/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus Ace 6T?
The OnePlus Ace 6T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.