Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs Nokia C21
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads — 39/100 vs 5/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo has the bigger battery (4310 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Edge 50 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 195g).
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 4310 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 195g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs the Nokia C21, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo scores 34 points higher (39/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Neo | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| 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 | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $368 | — |
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (33/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 34 points (39/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Nokia C21?
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?
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.