Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nokia C21
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 5/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 195g).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 195g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nokia C21, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 33 points higher (38/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (44/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (48/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 33 points (38/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.