Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,849,271 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord 5 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
OnePlus Nord 5
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1849271 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 231g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $385 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Nokia XR21 by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.