Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus Nord
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 44/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus Nord is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord is noticeably lighter (184g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
OnePlus Nord
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4115 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 592015
- Lighter: 184g vs 231g
- Better display (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus Nord, the Nokia XR21 scores 2 points higher (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus Nord are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus Nord are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus Nord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4115 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | $399 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus Nord, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord leads Nokia XR21 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus Nord are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus Nord are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (42/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Nord?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the OnePlus Nord by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus Nord?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Nord — 44/100.
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus Nord?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord is a better fit for everyday use.