Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus N6
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus N6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus N6 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 567,623); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus N6 doesn't; the OnePlus N6 is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
OnePlus N6
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 567623
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 850
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2250 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 224g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus N6, the Nokia XR21 scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus N6 leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus N6 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus N6 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus N6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 567623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2250 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 166.5×78.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $245 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus N6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus N6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus N6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus N6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads OnePlus N6 by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus N6 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus N6 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus N6?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the OnePlus N6 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus N6?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus N6 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus N6?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus N6?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus N6 is a better fit for everyday use.