Lava Play Ultra vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 24/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Lava Play Ultra
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 182g
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Lava Play Ultra scores 29 points higher (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (46/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 29 points (53/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.