Nokia 8 vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $699 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C21 Plus has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 178g).
Nokia 8
Nokia C21 Plus
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Lighter: 160g vs 178g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
- Cheaper: $260 vs $699
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Nokia 8 scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | — | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $699 | $260 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $439. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $439.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 24/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.