Nokia XR21 vs Oppo R15
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo R15 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 29/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 64 MP vs 16 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 314,537); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo R15 doesn't; the Oppo R15 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Oppo R15
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3450 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Oppo R15 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 231g
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Oppo R15, the Nokia XR21 scores 17 points higher (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo R15 (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo R15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo R15 (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo R15 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo R15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Oppo R15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3450 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 155.1×75.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo R15
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo R15
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo R15
- 3450 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Oppo R15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Oppo R15 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo R15 (46/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo R15 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Oppo R15 (43/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Oppo R15 (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo R15 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (80/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo R15?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Oppo R15 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Oppo R15?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo R15 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo R15?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Oppo R15?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Oppo R15?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo R15 (80/100 vs 24/100).