Nokia XR21
#1273
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
#1327Category Breakdown
Nokia XR21
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Performance
83.483.4
Camera
19.165.7
Display
81.382.2
Battery
31.530.6
Build
73.565.8
Connectivity
87.885.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
60.760.0
Summary
- The Nokia XR21 features a larger 6.49-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the OnePlus Nord CE 5G has a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the XR21 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, whereas the Nord CE utilizes the Snapdragon 750G, both offering 128GB of storage and similar RAM options.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Nord CE supports 4K video recording, while the XR21 is limited to 1080p.
- The XR21 has a slightly larger 4800 mAh battery compared to the Nord CE's 4500 mAh, with both supporting fast charging but at different rates.
- For software, the XR21 runs Android 12, while the Nord CE launched with Android 11 but is upgradable to Android 13, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia XR21
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
General
Release Date
2023, May 03
2021, June 10
Announced
2023, May 03
2021, June 10
Description
Previously rumored as Nokia XR30
Also known as OnePlus Nord Core Edition 5G
Display
Size
6.49"
6.43"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~410 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4800 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
30W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
231 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Midnight Black, Pine Green
Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass