Nokia XR21 vs OnePlus Turbo 6X
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Turbo 6X (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Turbo 6X leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Turbo 6X has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Turbo 6X is faster in AnTuTu (979,430 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Turbo 6X is noticeably lighter (208g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
OnePlus Turbo 6X
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes OnePlus Turbo 6X better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 979430 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1025 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2882 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 231g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the OnePlus Turbo 6X, the OnePlus Turbo 6X scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OnePlus Turbo 6X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 979430 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1025 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2882 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 165.9×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Turbo 6X
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Turbo 6X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Turbo 6X
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and OnePlus Turbo 6X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Turbo 6X leads Nokia XR21 by 39.6% 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 Turbo 6X is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6X notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (48/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Turbo 6X?
The OnePlus Turbo 6X edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OnePlus Turbo 6X?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Turbo 6X — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Turbo 6X?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the OnePlus Turbo 6X?
The OnePlus Turbo 6X leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OnePlus Turbo 6X?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the OnePlus Turbo 6X (48/100 vs 24/100).