Nokia XR21 vs Oppo A55s 5G

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo A55s 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 33/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 435,710); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A55s 5G doesn't; the Oppo A55s 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Oppo A55s 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
Oppo A55s 5G
Performance 38
Display 54
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Oppo A55s 5G better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 231g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Oppo A55s 5G, the Nokia XR21 scores 13 points higher (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A55s 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo A55s 5G: The Oppo A55s 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Oppo A55s 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
AnTuTu 592015 435710
Geekbench Single 905 689
Geekbench Multi 2003 1597
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm 162.1×74.7×8.2 mm
Weight 231 g 178 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Oppo A55s 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Oppo A55s 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Oppo A55s 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Oppo A55s 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Oppo A55s 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
33/100 -35.9%
435710 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Oppo A55s 5G by 35.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo A55s 5G (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A55s 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A55s 5G?

The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Oppo A55s 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Oppo A55s 5G?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo A55s 5G — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A55s 5G?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo A55s 5G?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Oppo A55s 5G?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A55s 5G is a better fit for everyday use.