Infinix Hot 40i vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $100 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 40i leads — 19/100 vs 10/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 40i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Infinix Hot 40i
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Cheaper: $100 vs $260
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Infinix Hot 40i scores 9 points higher (19/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40i leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $100 | $260 |
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $160. Infinix Hot 40i is cheaper by $160.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (77/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Infinix Hot 40i edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Infinix Hot 40i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.