Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $368 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads — 39/100 vs 10/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo has the bigger battery (4310 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 50 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 4310 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 178g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 77/100)
- Cheaper: $260 vs $368
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo scores 29 points higher (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Neo | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 898255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2670 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $368 | $260 |
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $108. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $108.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (33/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 29 points (39/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Neo over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.